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 what

her lesson

may be so blunt, Madam… I feel that even if that woman agrees to remarry Master Cedric, it might

for the Johnson

do you say

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

her so

things to mention, Wanda had to say

with determination. “They

may not say anything to

Wanda trailed off.

Cedric and Natalie to remarry

for

suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

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

“Who?”

young miss, of

Rebecca’s expression

at Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda

Tina is someone you’ve raised, and

with a furious tone before she could

anger

Rebecca suddenly became

such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years, but it seems that you’ve become muddle–headed!” Rebecca said

misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized, sensing

things she did under these

She left Wanda standing

had broken

Christina to become her

treated her like a

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!

said was true,

and her background wasn’t as good as

of the Johnson Manor, Cedric

the car door was

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and gazed at her

cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill in

something on my face?” She asked as she touched her face, maintaining

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

+15 BONUS

This was unprecedented!

out of the car window and asked, “What do you think

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

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

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