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 of person they might

learned her lesson with

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

good for

you

such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t like her, and

circles. If you suddenly favor her

things to mention, Wanda had to

with determination.

they may not say anything to your face, behind

Wanda trailed off.

understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have both

consequences for the Johnson

do you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone

are not good choices, but there

“Who?”

the young

expression grew

looked at Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda

bravely, “Ms. Tina is someone you’ve raised, and in

Rebecca interrupted Wanda with a furious tone before she could finish her

anger inade Wanda

air around Rebecca suddenly

say such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me

Wanda quickly apologized, sensing Rebecca’s displeasure.

continue saying the things

Wanda standing in place, uncertain of what to

sweat had broken out on Wanda’s

allow Christina to become

always treated

her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents with Natalie, would only tamish the reputation of the

family!

what Wanda said was

daughter, and her background wasn’t as good as

Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car and

the car door was pulled

smile and asked,

Cedric stared at Christina.

and gazed at

serious and cold gaze made Christina feel

She asked as she touched her face, maintaining a

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

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This was unprecedented!

the cigarette butt out of the car

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

wrong.

respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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