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

learned her lesson with

may be so blunt, Madam… I feel that even

good for

you say

uncle. Previously, you didn’t

If you suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone else

things to mention, Wanda

with determination. “They

they may not say anything

Wanda trailed off.

also understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have both

consequences for the

you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew even more

are

“Who?”

the young

expression grew

changed completely.

but continued bravely, “Ms. Tina is someone

a furious tone

anger inade

air around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

my daughter, and Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years, but it

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

things

She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain of what

broken out

Christina to become her

treated

Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents with

family!

if what Wanda said was

only an adopted daughter, and her background

Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car and

door was

and asked, “Ced! Why were

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and

serious and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill in

face?” She asked as she touched her face,

way here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was important business

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This was unprecedented!

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

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

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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