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?

knows what kind

learned her

Madam… I feel that even if that woman agrees to remarry

for the

you

a powerful uncle.

you suddenly favor her so much, what would

to mention, Wanda

flashed with determination. “They

anything

Wanda trailed off.

also understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie

for the

then?” Rebecca’s tone grew even more

“Ms. Lambert and that woman are not good choices, but there is

“Who?”

the young miss,

expression

her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a

is someone you’ve raised, and in

furious tone before she could finish her

sudden anger

air around Rebecca suddenly

such things

“Yes, Madam!”

and Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years, but it seems that you’ve become muddle–headed!” Rebecca

Wanda quickly apologized, sensing

the things she did under

and walked away. She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain of

broken

Christina to

always treated her

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

family!

said was true, Rebecca would

only an adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t as good as

of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in

door was

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at her

serious and cold gaze made Christina feel

something on my face?” She asked as she touched

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

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This was unprecedented!

of the car window

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

wrong.

responded respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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