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

learned her lesson

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

for the

you say

such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t like her, and

circles. If you suddenly favor her so

mention, Wanda

eyes flashed with determination. “They

they may not say anything to your face, behind your

Wanda trailed off.

that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry

consequences for the

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

are not

“Who?”

the young miss, of

Rebecca’s expression grew

her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill

gaze but continued bravely, “Ms. Tina is

with a furious tone

anger inade

around Rebecca suddenly became

say such

“Yes, Madam!”

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

sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda quickly

the things she did under

left Wanda standing in place,

sweat had broken out on Wanda’s

allow Christina to become her

treated her like

in 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

family!

said was true, Rebecca

only an adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t

Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his

car door

with a cheerful smile and asked, “Ced! Why were you looking

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and gazed

made Christina feel a slight chill in

asked as she touched

she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant

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This was unprecedented!

cigarette butt out of the car window

further. Though she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing

wrong.

respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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