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?

about them, who knows what kind of

had learned her lesson

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

good for

do you

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

her so much, what would

the things to mention, Wanda

eyes flashed with determination. “They would

anything

Wanda trailed off.

and Natalie to

for the Johnson

you suggest then?” Rebecca’s

that woman are not good choices,

“Who?”

young miss,

expression grew

Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a

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

Wanda with a furious tone before

sudden anger

around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and

say such

“Yes, Madam!”

my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years,

I’m sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda quickly

things she did under these

Wanda standing in place, uncertain of what to

broken out on

could Rebecca allow Christina to become

always 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 reputation of the

family!

said was true, Rebecca would never allow

an adopted daughter, and her

out of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car

door

got in with a cheerful smile and asked, “Ced! Why were you

Cedric stared at Christina.

and gazed

serious and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill

face?” She asked as she touched her face, maintaining a

way here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her

+15 BONUS

This was unprecedented!

car window and asked, “What do you think

Though she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing was

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

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