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?

everything about them, who knows what kind

her lesson with

be so blunt, Madam… I feel that even if that woman

good for the

you

it. She now has such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t like her, and that’s not

favor her so much,

all the things to mention, Wanda had

eyes flashed with determination. “They

not say anything to your face,

Wanda trailed off.

forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have

for the Johnson

Rebecca’s tone grew even

and that woman are

“Who?”

young miss, of

Rebecca’s expression grew even

changed completely. Wanda felt a

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

interrupted Wanda with a furious tone before she

sudden anger inade Wanda

around Rebecca suddenly became

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

me for so many years, but it seems that you’ve become muddle–headed!”

misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized, sensing Rebecca’s

saying the things she did under

and walked away. She left Wanda

sweat had broken

could Rebecca allow Christina to become

had always treated

into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents with Natalie,

family!

what Wanda said was true, Rebecca

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

the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car

car door

asked,

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and

serious and cold gaze made Christina feel

asked as she touched her face,

sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there

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This was unprecedented!

out of the car window and asked,

further. Though she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing was

wrong.

responded respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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