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?

about them, who knows

learned her

that even if that woman agrees to remarry

for the Johnson

you say

powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t like

If you suddenly favor her

things to mention, Wanda had to

flashed with determination. “They would

not say anything to your face, behind your

Wanda trailed off.

forcing Cedric and Natalie to

consequences for the

then?” Rebecca’s tone grew even

are not good choices, but there

“Who?”

the young

Rebecca’s expression grew even

looked at Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda felt

“Ms. Tina is someone you’ve

interrupted Wanda with a furious tone before she could finish

sudden anger inade Wanda

Rebecca suddenly became

such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years,

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

things she did under these

She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain

had broken out on Wanda’s

Rebecca allow Christina to

had always treated her like a

her into Cedric’s wife, especially

family!

said was true, Rebecca would

an adopted daughter, and her background

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

the car door

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

and gazed

serious and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill

there something on my face?” She asked as she

already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was important

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This was unprecedented!

of the car window and asked, “What do you

sank even further. Though she

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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