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

had learned her

may be so blunt, Madam… I feel that even if that

good for

you

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

you suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone else

the things to mention, Wanda

flashed with determination. “They would

anything to your face, behind

Wanda trailed off.

Natalie

for

you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew even

that woman are not good choices,

“Who?”

the young

expression grew even

Wanda, her expression changed completely.

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

Rebecca interrupted Wanda with a furious tone before she could

sudden anger

around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and almost

say such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

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

I’m sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda

the things she did

She left Wanda standing

broken

allow Christina

treated

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

family!

if what Wanda said was true,

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

of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his

car door was pulled

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

and gazed at her

Christina

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

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

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This was unprecedented!

of the car window

Though she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing was

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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