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

learned her lesson with

that even if that woman

for the

do you

such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t like her,

you suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone else

the things to mention,

with determination. “They

may not say anything to your face,

Wanda trailed off.

forcing Cedric and Natalie

consequences for

suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

are not good choices,

“Who?”

the young miss, of

Rebecca’s expression grew even

expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill

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

Rebecca interrupted Wanda with a furious tone

sudden anger inade Wanda

suddenly became chilly and

say such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

is my daughter, and Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many

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

continue saying the things she did under these

Wanda standing in place, uncertain

sweat had broken

could Rebecca allow Christina

treated

in social circles that Christina was her adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s

family!

said was true, Rebecca

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

out of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in

door was

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and

gaze made Christina feel a slight chill in her

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

Cedric

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This was unprecedented!

cigarette butt out of the car window and asked,

she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing was

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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