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

her lesson

even if that woman agrees to remarry Master Cedric, it might

good for the Johnson

do you

She now has such a powerful uncle.

favor her so much, what would

the things to mention, Wanda had to say

with determination.

anything

Wanda trailed off.

and Natalie to remarry would have both

for the Johnson

then?” Rebecca’s tone

woman are not good choices,

“Who?”

the young miss, of

expression grew even

her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill

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

with a furious tone before she could finish her

anger inade Wanda

around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and

such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years, but

misspoke,” Wanda quickly

the things she did

left Wanda standing in place,

broken out on

Christina to become

always treated her

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

family!

was true, Rebecca

was only an adopted daughter, and her background

the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in

car door was pulled

cheerful smile and asked, “Ced! Why were you looking for

Cedric stared at Christina.

and gazed at her

gaze made Christina feel a slight chill in

wrong? Is there something on my face?” She asked as she touched

way here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was important business at

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This was unprecedented!

car window and asked,

further. Though she stiffened, she

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

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