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 might

her lesson

may be so blunt, Madam… I feel that even if that woman agrees to remarry Master

for the Johnson

you say

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

circles. If you suddenly favor her so much,

all the things to mention, Wanda had

with

anything to your face,

Wanda trailed off.

understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to

consequences for the

Rebecca’s tone grew

Lambert and that woman are not

“Who?”

the young miss, of

expression

expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill

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

furious

anger

air around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and

such

“Yes, Madam!”

is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me

I’m sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized,

things she did under these

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

had broken out on Wanda’s

could Rebecca allow Christina to

had always treated her like

Cedric’s wife, especially after

family!

said was true,

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

out of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car

door was pulled

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and

made Christina feel a

wrong? Is there something on my face?” She asked as

her way here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her

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This was unprecedented!

butt out of the car window and asked, “What do you think

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

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

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