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?

them, who knows what kind of person they might

had learned her lesson

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

for

do you

such a powerful uncle. Previously, you

you suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone

things to mention,

with determination.

say anything to your

Wanda trailed off.

forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would

for the Johnson

you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

that woman are

“Who?”

the young miss,

expression grew

expression changed completely. Wanda

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

furious tone before

sudden anger

Rebecca suddenly

such things

“Yes, Madam!”

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

Wanda quickly apologized, sensing

continue saying the things

walked away. She left Wanda standing in place,

sweat had broken out on

Rebecca allow Christina

had always treated

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

family!

if what Wanda said was true, Rebecca

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

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

car door

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed

made Christina feel a slight chill

my face?” She asked as she touched her face, maintaining

Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was important

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This was unprecedented!

of the car window and asked, “What do you think

sank even further. Though she stiffened, she

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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