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?

them, who knows what kind

learned her lesson

may be so blunt, Madam… I feel that even if that woman agrees to

good for

you

about it. She now has such a powerful uncle.

suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone

things to mention, Wanda had

eyes flashed with determination. “They would

may not say anything to your face,

Wanda trailed off.

and Natalie to remarry would have both positive

for the

you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone

said, “Ms. Lambert and that woman are

“Who?”

young

Rebecca’s expression grew even

changed completely. Wanda felt

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

Wanda with a furious tone before she could finish

anger inade Wanda

air around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and almost

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

daughter, and Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for

misspoke,” Wanda

continue saying the things she

She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain of

sweat had broken

Christina to become

treated her

her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents with

family!

Wanda said was true, Rebecca would

and her background wasn’t as good as

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

car door was

and asked, “Ced! Why

Cedric stared at Christina.

and gazed at her

and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill in

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

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

further. Though she stiffened, she

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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