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 what

had learned her

so blunt, Madam… I feel that even

good for the Johnson

you say

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

her so

to mention, Wanda had

flashed with determination.

they may not say anything to your face, behind

Wanda trailed off.

forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have

for the Johnson

do you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

“Ms. Lambert and that woman are not

“Who?”

young miss,

Rebecca’s expression

changed completely. Wanda felt a chill from

gaze but continued bravely, “Ms. Tina is someone

with a furious tone before she could

anger

around Rebecca suddenly

such

“Yes, Madam!”

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

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

the things

snorted and walked away. She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain of what

sweat had broken out

could Rebecca allow Christina to become

always treated her

adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s

family!

what Wanda said was true,

was only an adopted daughter, and

the Johnson Manor, Cedric

the car door

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

and

serious and cold gaze made Christina

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

Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was

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This was unprecedented!

butt out of the car window

Christina’s heart sank even further. Though she stiffened, she pretended

wrong.

respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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