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 person they

had learned her lesson

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

good for

you

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

social circles. If you suddenly favor her so

the things to mention, Wanda

eyes flashed with determination. “They

they may not say anything to your face,

Wanda trailed off.

Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have

for the Johnson

you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew even

and that woman are not good choices, but there is

“Who?”

young

Rebecca’s expression grew

her expression changed completely.

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

Rebecca interrupted Wanda with a furious tone before she

sudden anger inade

suddenly became

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

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

Wanda quickly

things she did under these

She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain of

had broken out on

Rebecca allow Christina to become

always treated her

Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents with Natalie, would only

family!

what Wanda said was true, Rebecca would never allow

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

out of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his

the car door was pulled

cheerful smile and asked,

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and

Christina feel a slight chill

my face?” She asked

here, 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 think

sank even further. Though she stiffened, she pretended as if

wrong.

responded respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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