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

learned her

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

good for the

you say

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

social circles. If you suddenly favor her

mention, Wanda had to say

with determination.

they may not say anything to your

Wanda trailed off.

also understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have both positive

for the

suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

Lambert and that woman are not good choices, but there is one

“Who?”

young

Rebecca’s expression grew

changed

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

interrupted Wanda with a furious tone before she could finish

sudden anger inade Wanda

Rebecca suddenly became chilly and almost

say such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

with me for so many years, but it seems that you’ve become muddle–headed!” Rebecca

sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda

things she did

left Wanda standing in

had broken out on

Christina to become

had always treated her

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

family!

if what Wanda said was true, Rebecca

and her background wasn’t

Manor, Cedric sat

the car door

smile and asked, “Ced! Why were

Cedric stared at Christina.

and

and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill in

on my face?” She asked

Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was

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This was unprecedented!

threw the cigarette butt out of the car window and

heart sank even further. Though she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing was

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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