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

had learned her lesson with

Madam… I feel that even if that woman agrees to remarry Master

good for

you say

about it. She now has such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t like her, and that’s

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

things to mention, Wanda

flashed with determination.

they may not say anything to your face,

Wanda trailed off.

also understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry

for the

Rebecca’s tone grew even more

that woman are

“Who?”

the young

Rebecca’s expression grew

Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda

is someone you’ve raised, and in

furious tone before she could finish her

anger inade Wanda

suddenly became chilly

say such

“Yes, Madam!”

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

misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized, sensing Rebecca’s

the things she did under

snorted and walked away. She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain

had broken out on Wanda’s

allow Christina to

treated her like a

was widely known in 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

family!

said was true,

only an adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t as

the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car

the car door

a cheerful smile and asked, “Ced! Why

Cedric stared at Christina.

and

made Christina feel a slight chill in her

something on my face?” She asked

already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was important business at

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This was unprecedented!

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

this, Christina’s heart sank even further. Though she stiffened,

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

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