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

I feel that even if that woman agrees to remarry Master Cedric, it

for the Johnson

you

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

you suddenly favor her so

all the things to mention, Wanda had to

eyes flashed with determination. “They

may not say anything to your face, behind

Wanda trailed off.

forcing Cedric and Natalie

consequences for the

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

woman are not

“Who?”

the young miss, of

expression

expression changed

“Ms. Tina is someone you’ve raised,

a furious tone

anger inade Wanda

around Rebecca suddenly

say such

“Yes, Madam!”

is my daughter, and Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years, but it seems that you’ve become

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

continue saying the things she

away. She left Wanda

sweat had broken out

Christina

had always treated her

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

an adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t

Manor, Cedric sat in his car and

door was

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at her

Christina feel a slight

face?” She asked as she touched

here, she already sensed that Cedric

+15 BONUS

This was unprecedented!

out of the car window and

sank even further. Though she stiffened,

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255