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

had learned her lesson with

that even if that woman agrees to remarry Master Cedric,

good for

do you say

now has such a powerful uncle. Previously,

circles. If you suddenly favor her so much, what

mention, Wanda

with determination. “They

not say anything

Wanda trailed off.

Cedric and Natalie to remarry

consequences for the Johnson

do you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

are not good choices,

“Who?”

young

Rebecca’s expression grew

Rebecca looked at Wanda, her expression changed

continued bravely, “Ms. Tina is someone

Wanda with a furious tone before

sudden anger

suddenly became chilly and

say such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

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

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

continue saying the things she did under these

snorted and walked away. She left Wanda standing in

had broken out

Rebecca allow Christina to

had always treated her like a

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

family!

if what Wanda said was true, Rebecca

daughter, and her background

the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in

door was

smile and asked, “Ced!

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at her

Christina feel a slight chill

asked as she

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

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This was unprecedented!

threw the cigarette butt out of the car

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

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

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