Chapter 161

Chapter 161 Seeking Compensation

“What’s going on? Tell me everything!”

In fact, Bianca could already guess what had happened.

Natalie glanced at Bianca and recounted everything that happened tonight after returning to Elegance

Bay and the words Cedric had said at Scarlet Villa.

After listening, Bianca exclaimed, “I knew that shameless guy would do something like this!”

“What should we do now? Bianca asked.

They had considered everything before, except for the fact that a simple divorce agreement and

divorce

certificate wouldn’t be enough to get rid of Cedric.

Or rather, in his fit of anger, he had done something unexpected.

Now, it seemed like he was holding Natalie accountable for everything.

“What can we do? I can’t go anywhere now! And…” Natalie trailed off. She glanced at Bianca and

continued, “I dare not tell my uncle!”

“Why not tell him?”

Bianca was speechless.

When a woman was mistreated by a deadbeat, wasn’t it customary to seek help from her family?

As Natalie had no parents, her uncle was her only natal family left. Now that Cedric was forcing her into

such situations and Natalie was powerless to fight back, the first thing she should do was seek the help

of her elders!

Natalie understood what Bianca meant.

Sighing, she said, “Cedric has already sorted out Isabella’s situation. Isn’t he just turning around to deal

with me now?”

“Given his consistent personality, he must have prepared for all this long before doing anything like

that.”

She hesitated to inform her uncle because she didn’t know what Cedric had in store for her next

If she told Stephen…

What if there was a trap waiting for him?

Bianca also understood Natalie’s concern. “He probably won’t go after your uncle, right?”

In Bianca’s view, Cedric was not only coming back to settle the score with Natalie but also to reconcile.

If he wanted to be together, he would need to please Stephen, and he wouldn’t dare to go against him.

Right?

“He never does things according to the rules!” Natalie said with frustration.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.

That night, Natalie couldn’t sleep. The next day, when she went to work directly from Bianca’s place

without changing her clothes, she met Zane, who looked serious.

“Ms. Walker.

“What’s wrong?”

“The people from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau are here!”

Natalie’s heart skipped a beat at the mention of it. Although she hadn’t encountered it before, being

Cedric’s wife for so many years, she knew what the Industrial and Commercial Bureau dealt with.

Usually, such actions indicate a reported issue within the company.

“And…” Zane hesitantly trailed off. His face became more solemn.

Natalie understood that the situation might be more serious than she thought.

“And what else?” Her heart tightened a bit.

“The tax officials are on their way too.”

“Is there a problem with the company?” She had been busy with new product matters recently and

hadn’t had time to sort out the old affairs of the company.

Zane looked at her and said, “Mr. Jarvis suggested that you don’t come to the company for the next few

days. I’ll handle it.”

You will?!

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“Yeah.”

“Will you be okay?” Natalie regretted saying this as soon as the words left her mouth.

After all, Zane was also one of Stephen’s special assistants.

Why wouldn’t he be okay?

Without waiting for Zane to respond, Natalie nodded.

“Fine, you handle it here. I’ll go to the studio for the next few days.”

“Yes, ma’am!” Zane nodded.

Stephen already knew about it.

He hadn’t told Natalie to avoid making her anxious, but letting her go directly to the company and not

facing the issue also made her aware that such incidents might occur again in the future.

Driving out of the company, Natalie felt a chill all over.

Although she didn’t ask Zane much just now, she probably knew… something was wrong with Sylvan

Gems today!

It was likely related to Cedric.

His name flashed on her phone, indicating he was calling. Natalie quickly answered.

“Hello,” the man’s deep and pleasant voice came through.

Natalie calmed herself, but her tone betrayed her emotions when she spoke, “Did you do this?!”

“Yes”

Natalie was speechless!

Cedric wasn’t even attempting to hide it! It surprised her, but it also made her irritated.

I’m at your studio!”

Natalie remained silent.

At his words, she tensed even more. She had to admit that at this moment, she finally understood how

terrifying it was to be targeted by this man.

Now that Isabella’s situation was settled, almost all his attention were on her.

Taking a deep breath, she hung up the phone. If she continued the conversation, she was afraid she

would lose control and cause an accident.

When she arrived at the Auro studio, Karina rushed up to her.

“I was about to call you, but he said there was no need and that you’ll soon be here!”

“Tell me what’s going on.”

“It’s nothing. You can return to work.” Natalie took a deep breath and said.

Cedric clearly knew where she was at all times now. She had to admit that when he wasn’t

overwhelmed

with specific matters, he was very skilled at analyzing people’s minds.

Standing at the office door, she straightened her clothes and pushed the door open.

The scene inside made the blood rush to Natalie’s head.

“Get your feet off my desk!”

Seeing the man put his feet on her desk with that unruly demeanor, Natalie felt her anger rising to the

extreme.

The man took a puff of smoke. Then, he threw the cigarette butt through the air, which landed directly

in

the ashtray.

Watching him so relaxed, Natalie’s anger went straight to her head.

She was busy and stressed!

But look at the person who was the cause of all her troubles!. He seemed somewhat pleased with her

predicament!

“What the hell do you want?”

Natalie tossed her limited edition bag onto the desk, her temper completely out of control.

“It’s simple!”

“The two plots of land in the eastern suburbs are worth at least two billion in total! I’d like you to return

them to me.”

“Do you think that’s possible?”

Cedric’s attitude right now was really something else. He was definitely settling scores at the opportune

moment!

The man stood up and approached her as he said, “Back then, I was too busy to bother with you. Did

you!

really think you had some skill?”

As the words fell, he even slapped her on the head directly. In the face of the height difference, Natalie

looked like the one being scolded.

The imposing manner she had in public was completely diminished in front of this man.

Natalie was trembling with anger.

“If you were really capable, someone like me without any capability wouldn’t have snatched it from

you!”

She retorted without holding back.

The man grabbed her by the back of her neck, forcefully pulling her into his embrace.

Natalie struggled, but the force on her chin was painful enough to bring tears to her eyes.