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?

everything about them, who knows what kind of

learned her lesson

blunt, Madam… I feel that even if that woman agrees to

for

you

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

favor her

the things to mention,

eyes flashed with determination. “They

they may not say anything to your face,

Wanda trailed off.

also understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie

consequences for

then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

Lambert and that woman are not good choices, but there is one

“Who?”

young miss,

Rebecca’s expression grew even

her expression changed completely. Wanda felt

Tina is someone you’ve raised, and

Wanda with a furious tone before

anger inade

air around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and

such things

“Yes, Madam!”

Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years, but it seems that you’ve become

Madam. I’m sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda

things she did

She left Wanda standing in place,

had broken

Rebecca allow Christina

treated

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

family!

was true,

only an adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t

Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in

the car door was

smile and asked, “Ced! Why were you looking

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed

and cold gaze made Christina

Is there something on my face?” She asked as she touched her face, maintaining a cheerful

that Cedric

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This was unprecedented!

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

she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing was

wrong.

respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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