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?

them, who knows what kind

had learned her lesson with

that even if that

good for the

do you

about it. She now has such a powerful uncle.

If you suddenly favor her so much,

to mention, Wanda

with determination.

say anything to your

Wanda trailed off.

understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have both

consequences for the Johnson

suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone

are not good choices, but

“Who?”

young

Rebecca’s expression grew

changed completely. Wanda felt a chill

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

a furious

anger inade

around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and

say such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

been with me for so many years, but it seems

I misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized, sensing

continue saying the things

walked away. She left Wanda

broken out on

allow Christina

had always treated her like

social circles that Christina was her adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents with Natalie, would only tamish the reputation of the

family!

what Wanda said was true,

an adopted daughter, and her background

Cedric sat in his

door

asked,

Cedric stared at Christina.

and gazed

serious and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill in her

face?” She asked

she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there

+15 BONUS

This was unprecedented!

the car window and asked, “What

she stiffened, she pretended as

wrong.

respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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