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 of person they might

had learned her lesson with

Madam… I feel that even if that woman agrees to remarry Master Cedric, it might

good for the

do you

about it. She now has such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t

If you suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone

the things to mention, Wanda had to say

with determination.

anything

Wanda trailed off.

Natalie to remarry would have both

consequences for

do you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

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

“Who?”

the young miss, of

Rebecca’s expression

expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill from

Tina is someone you’ve raised, and in the

Wanda with a furious tone before she could

anger inade Wanda

air around Rebecca suddenly became

say such

“Yes, Madam!”

Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years,

Wanda

things she did

Wanda standing in place, uncertain of what to

sweat had broken out

Rebecca allow Christina to

treated

was her adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents with Natalie, would only tamish

family!

said was true, Rebecca would

and

the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car and

car door

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at

made Christina feel a

my face?” She asked as she touched her face,

she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was

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This was unprecedented!

the cigarette butt out of the car window and

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

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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