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

her

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

good for

you say

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

her so much, what would everyone else

to mention, Wanda had

with determination.

not say anything to your face, behind

Wanda trailed off.

that forcing Cedric and Natalie to

consequences for the Johnson

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

are not good choices, but there

“Who?”

the young miss,

expression grew

changed completely. Wanda felt

continued bravely, “Ms. Tina is someone

Wanda with a furious tone before

sudden anger inade

around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and almost

such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

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

Wanda quickly apologized, sensing Rebecca’s

things she

walked away. She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain of what to

sweat had broken out

allow Christina to

had always treated her

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

family!

what Wanda said was true, Rebecca would

adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t as good

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

door was

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed

cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill

my face?” She asked as she

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

+15 BONUS

This was unprecedented!

the car window and asked, “What do

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

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

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