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

had learned her lesson

I feel that even if that woman agrees to remarry Master Cedric, it might

good for the

do you

has such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t like her, and that’s not a

her so

things to mention,

flashed with determination. “They would

anything to your face,

Wanda trailed off.

that forcing Cedric and Natalie

consequences for

do you suggest then?” Rebecca’s

that woman are not

“Who?”

young miss, of

expression grew

Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a

“Ms. Tina is

furious tone before she could finish her

sudden anger

air around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and almost

say such

“Yes, Madam!”

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

Wanda quickly apologized,

the things she did

Wanda

broken

Christina to become

had always treated her like

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

family!

Wanda said was true, Rebecca

adopted daughter, and her

of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his

the car door

and asked, “Ced! Why were you looking

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at her

serious and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight

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

here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was important business at

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This was unprecedented!

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

further. Though she stiffened, she pretended

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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