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?

knowing everything about them, who knows what kind

her

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

for

do you

about it. She now has such a powerful uncle. Previously,

her so much, what would everyone else

the things to mention,

with determination. “They would

they may not say anything

Wanda trailed off.

that forcing Cedric and Natalie to

for

Rebecca’s tone

Lambert and that woman are not good choices, but there is

“Who?”

young miss,

expression

her expression changed completely. Wanda

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

furious tone before she could

anger inade Wanda

around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and almost

such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

you’ve been with me for so many years, but it seems that you’ve become muddle–headed!” Rebecca said

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

the things

snorted and walked away. She left Wanda standing

sweat had broken out

Christina to

always treated

Cedric’s

family!

said was true, Rebecca

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

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

door was pulled

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at

gaze made Christina feel a

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

she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there

+15 BONUS

This was unprecedented!

out of the car window and asked, “What do you

further. Though she stiffened, she

wrong.

responded respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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