Chapter 123

Chapter 123 Shocking News

id you say? Cedric asked.

oice felt like it was so far away.

You can’t believe it either, right? I was shocked when I heard this news! Just an hour ago, she became

The new CEO of Sylvan Gems. You know that company, right?”

Did he know?

Of course, he did!

Who in the aristocratic circles of Verde City didn’t know this company? Their jewelry simply made

everyone fall in love with them! People were already eyeing their products before they were even

released

as new collections each year.

Cedric once gave Natalie a necklace for her birthday from this company. The designers employed by

Sylvan Gems were all world–class, indicating a substantial and influential force behind it.

“Are you sure?” Cedric asked in disbelief.

“I knew you wouldn’t believe me

I’ll send you a photo!” Isaac replied.

No matter who heard this news, it was hard to believe. Sylvan Gems was an international jewelry

company. It held the trends from all over the world, and it had designers with a unique style that firmly

grasped the hearts of women.

Natalie was just a small fry!

She only managed to secure two collaborations recently, and now she’s suddenly the CEO of an

international company?!

She only knew how to draw some sketches!

After hanging up the phone, Cedric received a message on WhatsApp from Isaac. Cedric opened it,

and it

was a photo of Natalie in the Sylvan Gems conference room.

Behind her was the logo of Sylvan Gems, and the nameplate in front of her read, “CEO–Ms. Walker!”

Cedric was speechless.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes!

He had to admit that Natalie was no longer as simple as she seemed to be.

Cedric’s phone rang again, and it was a call from Stefan

Ive got what you wanted,” Stefan sald.

Tell me.

He couldn’t hide his emotions from his tone anymore.

The picture of Natalie in the Sylvan Gems conference room shocked Cedric more than any other time

before.

Before, he thought of her as fragile.

But now he realized how dazzling she could be.

That petite figure seemed to stand in the middle of the universe, constantly radiating her unique

brilliance.

She had once given everything she had to him!

And while he let her be free for a while, that woman now stood in a position many wouldn’t dare to

imagine.

Although the position of Sylvan Gems CEO might not mean much to Cedric, it was truly shocking to

know

that Natalie now held that position.

*She and Stephen Jarvis are related by blood.”

Cedric was speechless.

Related by blood?!

Cedric’s mind suddenly went blank.

Stefan continued, “She’s his niece.”

“His… niece?”

In other words, Stephen was Natalie’s… uncle?

In that instant, everything in Cedric’s mind became chaotic,

“Yes.”

phen is the brother of your former wife’s mother. He’s her uncle!

Cadije remained silent.

Uncle Stephen was Natalie’s uncle!

There was a constant buzzing sound in his ear. It felt like the whole world had fallen away.

He couldn’t hear anything.

All the thoughts in his mind were in disarray.

Meanwhile, everyone in the Sylvan Gem conference room had left. After finishing her speech, Natalie

realized that her back was covered in a thin layer of cold sweat.-

“You did well,” Stephen said. His originally stern expression was now replaced with indulgence.

He had to admit that Natalie’s quick response and ability to adapt to a situation were impressive.

However, Natalie was not happy about his praise right now; she looked at Stephen with annoyance and

said, “Uncle! What on earth is going on?”

How could he…!

It was such a significant matter, but he hadn’t informed her in advance. He left her with no time to

prepare herself at all!

Was he trying to kill her?!

“Sorry, that was the only solution I could think of just now!”

“What happened to the previous CEO?”

Sylvan Gems was a huge division. Natalie refused to believe there was no CEO before.

I

Stephen sipped his coffee and replied, “He was involved in serious corruption. I fired him!”

Natalie was speechless.

Fired?!

Stephen was talking about firing a person like it was nothing.

But that wasn’t important right now.

3/5

Natale exclaimed without hesitation.

her panic seemed to have no effect on Stephen.

Handing over such a massive division to her as if it were no big deal, he said, “It’s okay. I’ll have Zane

help

Zane Jacobs?

Zane was one of Stephen’s assistants whose abilities were on par with Karina’s.

Natalie had seen Karina’s ability and methods of handling things. In a short time, Karina had managed

to

put Natalie’s studio on track, which showcased Karina’s work capacity.

“But I’m very busy,” Natalle complained.

And that was the truth!

Although she had lost many collaborations due to Cedric’s intervention, news of her dealing with

Premier Garden Corporation had spread.

Many people still want to collaborate with her. Once this situation settled down, those individuals would

naturally come back.

Her studio was like a precious baby to her.

Stephen scoffed and said, “That tiny studio of yours? It’s not even enough to pay Karina’s annual

salary!”

“What?”

“Karina is the most junior assistant in the company, but she has the capability!”

A junior assistant?

Even so, she had such impressive skills!

“When hiring people, you need to pay attention. You have to provide good development opportunities.

Otherwise… you won’t be able to retain talent, understand?”

Good development?

Placing the right person in the right position was far from enough. A leader must provide a sufficiently

large space to give people room for development.

Natalie understood this point.

you performed well today. What do you want to eat?” Stephen had run out of patience to say any more

about this topic, and it was already past lunchtime.

Natalie’s health wasn’t great,

She had to eat meals on a timely basis.

Natalle wanted to say more. But looking at Stephen’s serious expression, she swallowed all the words.

about to come out of her mouth.

“Anything is fine; I’m starving.”

She wasn’t picky. Even though she used to be around Cedric, who was very particular about food, she

had gradually started changing her lifestyle and attitude towards life since their divorce,

Natalie walked out of the elevator, holding Stephen’s arm. She spotted Cedric standing in the lobby,

and he was glaring in her direction.

As she and Stephen emerged, their eyes met.

“Um…”

Natalie felt a headache coming on.

really was

This guy really was persistent!

Subconsciously, she let go of Stephen’s arm

“You go ahead,” she said to Stephen

Stephen glanced in Cedric’s direction and nodded.

“Sure.”

Without insisting Natalie follow him, Stephen left first.

Natalie thought Cedric might cause a scene. Stephen was also worried that Cedric might act out when

he

walked past the younger man.

However, that didn’t happen!

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