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?

them, who knows what kind of

had learned her

I feel that even if that woman agrees to remarry Master Cedric, it

for the

you say

has such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t

you suddenly favor her so much,

mention,

with determination. “They

anything

Wanda trailed off.

forcing Cedric and Natalie

for the Johnson

suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew even

woman are not good choices, but there

“Who?”

young

Rebecca’s expression

at Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda felt

but continued bravely, “Ms. Tina is someone you’ve

a furious tone before

anger

Rebecca suddenly became chilly and almost

such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years, but it

sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized, sensing Rebecca’s

the things

She left Wanda standing in

sweat had broken

could Rebecca allow Christina to become

always treated her like a

daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the

family!

if what Wanda said was true,

only an adopted daughter, and

the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in

car door was

got in with a cheerful smile and asked, “Ced! Why were

Cedric stared at Christina.

and gazed at her

and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight

She asked as

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

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This was unprecedented!

the car window

sank even further. Though she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing was

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

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