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?

about them, who knows what kind of person they

had learned her lesson

blunt, Madam… I feel that even if that

for the Johnson

you

has such a powerful uncle. Previously, you

circles. If you suddenly favor her so much,

mention, Wanda

flashed with determination.

anything to your face, behind

Wanda trailed off.

Natalie to remarry would have

consequences for the

Rebecca’s tone

and that woman are not good choices, but there is one

“Who?”

young miss,

expression grew

changed completely. Wanda felt a

bravely, “Ms. Tina is someone you’ve

furious tone before she could finish her

anger inade Wanda

Rebecca suddenly became chilly

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

and Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years, but it seems

sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized, sensing

saying the things she did under these

Wanda

sweat had broken out on Wanda’s

Christina to

had always treated her like a

widely known in social circles that Christina was her adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after

family!

what Wanda said was true, Rebecca would never allow

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

Manor, Cedric

the car door

and asked, “Ced!

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at her

Christina feel a

face?” She asked as she touched her

that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was

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This was unprecedented!

the car window and asked, “What do

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

wrong.

responded respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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