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 what

learned her lesson with

blunt, Madam… I feel that even

good for the

do you say

a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t

you suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone else

things to mention, Wanda had to say

eyes flashed with

say anything to your

Wanda trailed off.

understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would

for the

do you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew even more

are not good choices, but

“Who?”

young miss,

expression

expression changed completely.

Tina is someone you’ve

Rebecca interrupted Wanda with a furious

sudden anger inade

Rebecca suddenly became chilly and almost

say such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

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

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

things she did

Wanda standing in

sweat had broken

Rebecca allow Christina to become her

had always treated her like a

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

family!

said was true,

adopted daughter, and her

the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car and lit a

door was

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and gazed at

gaze made Christina feel a

asked as she touched her face, maintaining a cheerful

she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was important business

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This was unprecedented!

cigarette butt out of the car

further. Though she stiffened, she pretended

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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