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 kind

had learned her lesson with

may be so blunt, Madam… I feel that even if that woman agrees to remarry

good for the Johnson

do you say

has such a powerful uncle.

circles. If you suddenly favor her so much,

things to mention, Wanda had to

eyes flashed with determination.

anything to

Wanda trailed off.

that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would

for the Johnson

then?” Rebecca’s tone grew even

and that woman are not

“Who?”

young

Rebecca’s expression

at Wanda, her expression changed

“Ms. Tina is

furious tone before

sudden anger

Rebecca suddenly became chilly

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me

I misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized, sensing Rebecca’s displeasure.

the things she did

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

had broken

could Rebecca allow Christina to

treated

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

family!

what Wanda said was true, Rebecca would never allow

and her background wasn’t as

the Johnson Manor, Cedric

the car door

in with a cheerful smile and asked, “Ced!

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed

made Christina

asked as she

Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was

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This was unprecedented!

butt out of the car window

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

wrong.

responded respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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