Chapter 178


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    The two of them locked eyes and neither backed down!


    The atmosphere around them was tense.


    “Natalie, you’re so daring now, huh?”


    *Cedric, don’t push me too hard!”


    She would stay here because of the situation with her uncle, but her limit.


    this was:


    Cedric also realized it.


    If they continued to push, this woman might…!


    Taking a deep breath, he restrained his anger and said, “You’re not allowed to do this.


    again!”


    “It’s not that you can’t see her. There’s a simple solution: just don’t get involved with me!”


    Natalie refused to back down..


    Christina’s phone call made her understand something!


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    The start of her rtionship with Cedric had thrown many people into chaos. If they went crazy, they


    would do so without any limits.


    Meanwhile, Cedric had started rumors that they might not be divorced and might even remarry that


    afternoon.


    And now, he was going to Sapphire alone in the evening?!


    Who did he think would bear the embarrassment?!


    “Stephen really spoiled you!” Cedric said after a while.


    In his eyes, since Natalie got to know her uncle, she had be increasingly arrogant when facing


    Cedric


    nothing before, so I couldn’t do anything to you. But Cedric… We wouldn’t have reached this point


    today if you had ever considered me, even if it was just a little bit.”


    rasted me? When there were rumors about you and isabells, were you


    fordidy (think) didn’t care? Or that the public didn’t car67


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    When rumors about him and Isabe were widespread, it considerably impacted Natalie.


    What was he doing at that time?


    “Isabe and I are…”


    “Not what I thought, right? So, it was the public that didn’t care?”


    At that time, the news of him having an affair with his secretary spread throughout Verde City.


    Now, he said it wasn’t what it looked like?


    He wasn’t even offering a proper exnation!


    Hah!


    Cedric saw through it. “Are you forcing my hand now?”


    Isabe had called him several times tonight, sounding very anxious. Something must have happened.


    And Cedric had to admit now that Natalie’s stubborn attitude gave off a confrontational feeling.


    Natalie said, “If you already have your mind set on a decision, who can force you, hmm?”


    Cedric pursed his l*ps tightly and silently watched her.


    The air got increasingly tense, and it felt like a fight would break out at any moment.


    Was it a confrontation between Natalie and Cedric?


    Or was it a confrontation between Natalie and Christina, Isabe, and others?


    She had initially wanted to stay calm and follow Stephen’s advice. She wanted to brush these people


    aside as they were not worth her time


    However, these people had impure intentions. Since they insisted on a struggle that would go on until


    one


    of them fell, she could only face it head–on.


    Mmph! You r


    The man k*ssed her fiercely!


    It was harsh and urgent, as if it carried deliberate retaliation.


    tale retorted indignantly and bit down on his l*ps.


    frontation betwe


    ontation between the two ended, leaving everyone frightened


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    In the end, Cedric cradled her slender waist with his strong arms as if wanting to break her. Then, he


    used his rough fingers to caress Natalie’s bloodied l*ps.


    “Natalie, you’re truly a minx!”


    “What a coincidence! Don’t you know that minxes love blood? I can’t wait to taste yours!”


    The man’s eyes dimmed a bit, and he finally pressed her onto the sofa.


    It was not a peaceful night.


    Reba rushed to Sapphire overnight and appeared at Isabe’s apartment, looking not too pleased.


    Meanwhile, Isabe had already gone to sleep.


    When she heard Reba was here, Isabe hastily woke up. With the help of a maid, she came out


    wearing a silk camisole nightgown.


    Reba’s expression darkened.


    “If Cedric hade, would you still wear this to meet him?”


    Her tone was unpleasant.


    There was no longer the gentleness she had disyed in the hospital. After all, she despised


    maniptive people. Furthermore, it was happening right under her nose, and she was the one being


    manipted!


    Isabe lowered her head.


    was in a rush.”


    p! p!


    Reba walked toward her and pped the maid twice on the face!


    The maid covered her face in fear, looking at Reba with fear. “M–Madam!”


    Tm paying you five times more than the market rate. I didn’t hire you to do nothing. If you can’t even


    dress her properly, what’s the point of having you here? Reba scolded.


    Madam, it’s my fault…


    ring how Reba had pped the maid, Isabe grabbed Reba’s hand in a pitiful manner. She


    It had worked on Reba back at the hospital, but now…!


    Reba red harshly at the maid she had pped, then sat on the sofa. She looked at Isabe, who


    was panicked and lost because of her blindness.


    Her eyes were sharp, as if trying to see through Isabe. However, Isabe concealed herself too well,


    leaving her unable to find any ws.


    “Aunt.”


    “Call me Madam, Johnson.” Reba’s tone was cold.


    Isabe turned pale.


    She could clearly feel Reba’s emotions.


    Looking at how pale Isabe had be, Reba closed her eyes to conceal the fierce glint and


    said, ” Isabe, you’re Ivan’s sister. Logically, our gratitude toward your brother should extend to you.


    But you should know your ce!”


    “The change in this situation is too excessive. Ultimately, the gain outweighs the loss, especially since


    you’re blind now. Without the Johnson family, you’ll have a hard time!”


    Reba’s words were sharp and straightforward. Her directness made Isabe’s already pale face


    even


    more translucent.


    Isabe had to admit that Reba had pinpointed her vulnerability urately. With Isabe now blind,


    losing the Johnson family’s support would make her life more than just difficult.


    “Aunt, I don’t know where I went wrong.”


    Isabe’s tone was somewhat choked, and her face betrayed her distress.


    Previously, Reba had prejudices against Natalie. Seeing Isabe in this state would have softened


    her heart, and she would have thought that Natalie was the culprit for everything that had gone wrong.


    But now, it was different.


    After weighing all the pros and cons between the Johnson family and Isabe, Reba’s mind was


    clear.


    inging at her watch, she said, “Isabe, you’re clever. You know how to capture someone’s heart.


    Tell me, why did you call Ced tonight?”


    As soon as Reba mentioned Cedric’s name, Isabe understood Reba’s intention even more.


    Her face drained of all remaining color. She hadn’t expected Reba to find out so soon.


    Trembling, she replied, “I just… I…”


    “No matter the reason, you should be well aware, right? He’s your sister’s ex–husband. Even if they’re


    divorced now, what do you think will happen when word gets out that you called your former brother–in-


    law sote in the night?”


    Isabe’s breathing became ragged!


    At this moment, she had to admit that Reba’s attitude was leaning towards Natalie’s side.


    But Isabe was mistaken.


    In this matter, Reba wasn’t taking Natalie’s side. She didn’t know about what had happened


    between


    Natalie and Isabe.


    If she had known, she wouldn’t have allowed Cedric to get involved with Isabe at the hospital.


    “Who gave you the phone?”


    Seeing Isabe’s state, Reba’s tone became even more sharp.