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 person they might

had learned her lesson

may be so blunt, Madam… I feel that even if

good for

do you

such a powerful uncle.

If you suddenly favor her so much,

mention, Wanda

eyes flashed with determination. “They

may not say anything to your face, behind your

Wanda trailed off.

that forcing Cedric and Natalie to

for

Rebecca’s tone grew

woman are not good choices, but

“Who?”

the young miss,

expression grew

Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill from

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

furious tone before

anger inade Wanda

air around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and

such

“Yes, Madam!”

been with me for so many

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

continue saying the things she

walked away. She left Wanda standing

broken out on

could Rebecca allow Christina

had always treated

her into Cedric’s wife, especially after

family!

said was true, Rebecca would

and her background wasn’t as

of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car and lit a

car door

and asked, “Ced! Why were you looking for me

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and gazed

made Christina feel

Is there something on my face?” She asked as

sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was

+15 BONUS

This was unprecedented!

the cigarette butt out of the car

Though she

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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