Chapter 21 No Way Out
At first, the spoon in Natalie’s trembling hand shook at the man’s words. But soon, she looked at Cedric, finding it somewhat amusing.
Before she could speak, Cedric continued, “Withdraw the divorce lawsuit. Once we have a child, they will
inherit everything.”
So, he was in a bad mood this early in the morning because he had received news that she hadn’t withdrawn the divorce lawsuit?! And he was proposing such a tempting condition, assuring her that she
wouldn’t need to worry about other women anymore?
Once upon a time, Natalie had found it amusing how high–society marriages were only woven together by a tapestry of money. And now, that was exactly what her marriage was like.
She took a sip from the glass of milk before her and looked at the man across from her. His complexion had turned somewhat ashen. No matter how stunning his looks were, they couldn’t withstand the ravages
of alcohol.
“Your concessions amuse me,” she said.
The two locked eyes in a tense standoff.
Cedric looked at the disdain in Natalie’s eyes. Instead of responding to Natalie’s words, he inquired about
the information from Stefan’s Investigation in a chilly tone.
“Have you seen all the evidence?‘
The air turned cold at his words.
Natalie’s beautiful face was filled with determination and dominance. When she looked at Cedric, there
was a chilling gleam in her eyes.
“What do you mean?” she asked.
Was he threatening her? Was he going to use those things against her?
Cedric met her gaze, finally acknowledging the reality that she wanted to leave him.
From high school to college, and then marriage – how many obstacles had they overcome together?
How many storms had they weathered? How could he allow her to leave now?
You’re a clever woman, Nat. What do you think I mean?” Cedric said in a calmer tone than Natalle’s.
He had been shocked the moment he received her divorce lawsuit He hadn’t expected her determination
thinner.
It was also at this moment that he realized he hadn’t really looked at her for a long time. The realization hit especially hard when he noticed the delicate, fine scar on her face that did nothing to diminish her
beauty.
“If I insist on a divorce, will you send me to prison?” asked Natalie.
Was that how it was going to be?
She watched him closely, not wanting to miss any changes in his expression. However, she failed. From the moment this man took over the Johnson family business, she had been unable to understand or predict him.
“Don’t force my hand,” the man sitting across from her said in response.
Natalie closed her eyes briefly.
He refused to get divorced, and really, where did that leave them?! Even though he had taken her sight in her past life, he had never considered divorcing her. What was it about her that made him so determined?
“Do as you please!”
divorce, he felt like strangling her.
“Nat, I just went to the hospital to visit a friend. I saw Cedric there. He’s been in Isabella’s room the entire time and hasn’t left.”
Natalie said nothing
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