A Divorce After My Rebirth

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?

knows what kind of person they might

learned her lesson with

I feel that even if that woman agrees

good for

you

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

circles. If you suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone else

the things to mention, Wanda

with determination.

say anything to

Wanda trailed off.

Cedric and Natalie

consequences for the Johnson

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

Lambert and that woman are

“Who?”

the young

expression

her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill from

but continued bravely, “Ms. Tina is someone you’ve raised,

Rebecca interrupted Wanda with a furious

sudden anger inade

Rebecca suddenly

such things

“Yes, Madam!”

is my 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

continue saying the things

She left Wanda

sweat had broken out

Christina to become

had always treated her like a

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

family!

was true, Rebecca would never

an adopted daughter, and her background

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

door was pulled

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

and gazed at her

cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill

face?” She asked as

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

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This was unprecedented!

threw the cigarette butt out of the car window and asked,

Though she stiffened,

wrong.

responded respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”