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

her lesson

I feel that even if that woman

good for the Johnson

do you

now has such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t like her, and that’s not a

circles. If you suddenly favor her so

the things to mention,

with determination. “They

say anything

Wanda trailed off.

Cedric and Natalie to remarry would

for the Johnson

Rebecca’s tone grew even more

that woman are not good choices, but there is one

“Who?”

the young miss, of

expression

her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill

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

furious tone before she

sudden anger inade Wanda

around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and

such things ever

“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

saying the things she did under these

snorted and walked away. She left Wanda

broken out

Rebecca allow Christina

had always treated her

her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents with Natalie, would only tamish the reputation

family!

said was true, Rebecca

an adopted daughter, and her

of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car

the car door was pulled

with a cheerful smile and asked, “Ced! Why were you looking for me so

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and gazed at

and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill in

She asked as she

way here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her

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This was unprecedented!

of the car window and

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

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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