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

her lesson with

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

for

do you

now has such a powerful uncle. Previously, you

suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone else

the things to mention, Wanda had

flashed with determination. “They would

not say anything to your face, behind

Wanda trailed off.

also understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have both positive

consequences for the Johnson

suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

are not good choices, but there is one

“Who?”

the young miss,

expression

Rebecca looked at Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill

“Ms. Tina is someone you’ve raised,

a furious tone before she could

sudden anger inade

air around Rebecca suddenly became

say such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

my daughter, and Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years,

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

things

snorted and walked away. She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain

had broken

could Rebecca allow Christina to become her

treated her like a

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

family!

was true, Rebecca

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

Cedric sat in his car and lit a

the car door was pulled

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and gazed

gaze made Christina feel

face?” She asked as she touched her face,

that Cedric urgently

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This was unprecedented!

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

Christina’s heart sank even further. Though she stiffened, she pretended

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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