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?

knows

had learned her lesson

blunt, Madam… I feel that even if that

for

you say

now has such a powerful uncle. Previously,

circles. If you suddenly favor her so much, what

mention, Wanda had to say

flashed with

may not say anything to your

Wanda trailed off.

that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have

consequences for

you suggest then?” Rebecca’s

woman are not good choices, but there is

“Who?”

young

Rebecca’s expression grew even

at Wanda, her expression changed

Tina is someone you’ve raised,

a furious tone before she could finish her

anger

suddenly became

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

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

I’m sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda

things she

Wanda

sweat had broken out

could Rebecca allow Christina to become

always treated her like a

daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents

family!

was true, Rebecca

adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t

walking out of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car

door was

with a cheerful smile and asked, “Ced! Why were you

Cedric stared at Christina.

and

made Christina feel a slight chill

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

here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently

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This was unprecedented!

cigarette butt out of the car window and asked,

Though she stiffened, she pretended

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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