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 they might

her lesson

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

for the

you say

powerful uncle.

circles. If you suddenly favor her so much,

the things to mention,

eyes flashed with determination. “They

anything to your

Wanda trailed off.

forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have both positive

for the

Rebecca’s tone grew

and that woman are

“Who?”

young miss, of

Rebecca’s expression grew

Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda

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

with a furious tone before

sudden anger inade Wanda

suddenly became chilly

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

you’ve been with me for so many years, but it seems that

Wanda quickly apologized, sensing Rebecca’s displeasure.

continue saying the things she did under

snorted and walked away. She left Wanda

had broken

Christina to become her

treated

social circles that Christina was her adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents with Natalie, would only tamish the reputation of the

family!

if what Wanda said was true, Rebecca would never

adopted daughter, and her background

Cedric sat in his car and lit a

the car door was

smile and asked, “Ced! Why were

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and

cold gaze made Christina feel a

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

she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there

+15 BONUS

This was unprecedented!

butt out of the car

sank even further. Though she

wrong.

responded respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255