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 of person they might

had learned her

blunt, Madam… I feel that even if that woman agrees to remarry Master Cedric, it

for the Johnson

do you say

a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t like

suddenly favor her so

the things to mention, Wanda

with determination.

say anything to

Wanda trailed off.

and Natalie to

consequences for the

you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew even more

and that woman are

“Who?”

the young

Rebecca’s expression grew even

changed completely. Wanda felt a chill

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

with a furious tone

sudden anger inade

around Rebecca suddenly became chilly

say such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me

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

continue saying the things

Wanda standing in

sweat had broken out on

allow Christina to become her

had always treated her like a

social 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

only an adopted daughter, and her

Cedric sat in his car and lit

the car door

and asked, “Ced! Why were you looking for me

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and gazed

cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill in

She asked as she touched her face, maintaining a

here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her

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This was unprecedented!

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

further. Though she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing was

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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