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

learned her lesson

even if that woman agrees to remarry Master Cedric,

for the Johnson

do you say

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

circles. If you suddenly favor her

the things to mention,

with determination. “They

they may not say anything

Wanda trailed off.

Natalie to remarry would have both

for the

Rebecca’s tone grew even

are not good

“Who?”

young

expression grew even

Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda

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

Wanda with a furious tone before

sudden anger inade Wanda

Rebecca suddenly became

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years, but it seems that

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

the things

Wanda standing in place, uncertain of what

broken out on Wanda’s

Rebecca allow Christina

always treated

widely known in 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 true, Rebecca

an adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t

of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car and

door was

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at her

Christina feel a slight

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

Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was important business at

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This was unprecedented!

of the car window and

Christina’s heart sank even further. Though she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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