Chapter 171 Threat

Rebecca watched Cedric’s face darkened, and her tone became even more uneasy.

“I know you’re blaming me, Cedric, but that was…

At this moment, Rebecca found it difficult to continue!

Cedric interrupted, “You said a year ago?”

“Yes, the last time was about a year ago. After that… Well, you know I’ve been busy settling your affairs.”

This was something Cedric knew.

Due to the ongoing conflict between her and Natalie, Cedric intentionally assigned her tasks to tie her up.

preventing her from causing trouble for Natalie.

A year ago…!

It was clear that Rebecca wasn’t the one responsible for the recent developments.

Cedric stood up and strode toward the exit.

Confused, Rebecca asked, “What’s wrong? Did she say something?”

Now that Natalie had status and position, Rebecca was sure she had said something unfavorable about

her to Cedric.

Instead of responding, Cedric slammed the door behind him, indicating his frustration.

Rebecca understood from his attitude that Natalie hadn’t said anything to Cedric.

If she had, his return today wouldn’t have been a simple conversation but a catastrophic argument.

Over the years, Cedric had argued with Rebecca many times because of Natalie.

Wanda emerged from the shadows. She stood behind Rebecca and said respectfully, “Madam, the young

mistress seems to have some capabilities!”

“More than just some. I underestimated her before,” Rebecca admitted, unsure of what to say regarding

this situation.

“But must she be the young mistress? Could we not find someone else?” Wanda asked as a hint of

calculation flashed in her eyes.

Rebecca closed her eyes.

“There’s no other way.”

Find someone else?

who knows what kind of person

had learned her lesson with

so blunt, Madam… I feel that even if that woman agrees to remarry Master Cedric,

good for the Johnson

do you say

She now has such a powerful uncle. Previously,

you suddenly favor her so much,

mention,

flashed with

say anything to your face, behind

Wanda trailed off.

and Natalie

consequences for the

Rebecca’s tone grew even more

said, “Ms. Lambert and that woman are not

“Who?”

the young miss,

expression

her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a

continued bravely, “Ms. Tina is someone you’ve raised, and in the

with a furious tone

anger inade Wanda

suddenly

such

“Yes, Madam!”

Wanda, you’ve been with me for

I misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized, sensing

the things she did under these

away. She left Wanda standing in

sweat had broken out

Rebecca allow Christina to become her

had always treated

was her adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents with Natalie, would only tamish the reputation of

family!

if what Wanda said was true, Rebecca would never

was only an adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t

out of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in

door was pulled

a cheerful smile and asked, “Ced! Why were you

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at

cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill in her

asked as she touched her

she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was important

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This was unprecedented!

of the car window and asked, “What

this, Christina’s heart sank even further. Though she stiffened, she

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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