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

learned her

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

good for the Johnson

you say

about it. She now has such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t

you suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone

all the things to mention,

flashed with determination.

not say anything to your face,

Wanda trailed off.

understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have both

for the

do you suggest then?” Rebecca’s

and that woman are not good choices,

“Who?”

young miss, of

Rebecca’s expression grew

Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a

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

furious tone before

anger inade

around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and

say such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

and Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years, but it seems that you’ve become muddle–headed!” Rebecca said

I’m sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized,

the things she

away. She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain of what to

broken out

Rebecca allow Christina to become

had always treated her

adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially

family!

was true, Rebecca would never

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

walking out of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car and

the car door

with a cheerful smile and asked, “Ced! Why were you looking for me

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and

cold gaze made Christina feel a slight

on my face?” She asked as she touched her

she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there

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This was unprecedented!

car window and asked, “What do

sank even further. Though she stiffened, she pretended as

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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