A Divorce After My Rebirth

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 of person they

had learned her lesson with

Madam… I feel that even

for

you

about it. She now has such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t like

circles. If you suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone

mention, Wanda had to

eyes flashed with determination.

not say anything to your face, behind

Wanda trailed off.

forcing Cedric and Natalie

for the

you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

Lambert and that woman are not good choices, but there

“Who?”

young miss,

expression

Rebecca looked at Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda

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

furious tone before she could

anger

suddenly

say such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

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

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

continue saying the things she

walked away. She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain

had broken out on Wanda’s

allow Christina

had always treated her like a

was 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 the

family!

what Wanda said was true, Rebecca would never allow

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

Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in

car door was pulled

and asked, “Ced! Why were you looking

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and gazed at her

and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill

my face?” She asked as

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

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This was unprecedented!

car window and asked, “What do

she stiffened, she

wrong.

responded respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”