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

her

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

good for the

you say

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

circles. If you suddenly favor her so much,

things to mention, Wanda had

with

anything to

Wanda trailed off.

understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie

consequences for the Johnson

you suggest then?” Rebecca’s

and that woman are not good choices, but

“Who?”

the young miss,

expression grew

at Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill from

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

interrupted Wanda with a furious tone before she could finish

sudden anger inade Wanda

Rebecca suddenly became chilly

such things

“Yes, Madam!”

is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me

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

the things she

Wanda standing in place, uncertain of

broken out

allow Christina to become her

always treated her like a

in social circles that Christina was her adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents with Natalie,

family!

Wanda said was true, Rebecca would never

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

of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat

door

asked,

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and

serious and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight

something on my face?” She asked

on her way here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her

+15 BONUS

This was unprecedented!

car

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

wrong.

responded respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255