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

her

I may be so blunt, Madam… I feel that even

for

do you

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

favor her so much, what would

all the things to mention, Wanda had to say

with determination. “They would

may not say anything to

Wanda trailed off.

also understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have

for the

Rebecca’s tone grew even more

said, “Ms. Lambert and that woman are not good

“Who?”

the young

Rebecca’s expression

Wanda, her expression changed completely.

bravely, “Ms. Tina is someone you’ve

a furious tone before she could

anger inade

around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and almost

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

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

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

continue saying the things she did

and walked away. She left Wanda standing

sweat had broken out on Wanda’s

could Rebecca allow Christina to become her

treated her like

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

family!

was true, Rebecca would never allow

daughter, and her background wasn’t

out of the Johnson Manor, Cedric

car door was

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and gazed

gaze made Christina

on my face?” She asked as she touched her

way here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant

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This was unprecedented!

butt out of the car

heart sank even further. Though she

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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