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 of

had learned her lesson

I feel that even if that woman agrees to

good for the Johnson

do you

powerful uncle. Previously,

social circles. If you suddenly favor her so much, what would

to mention, Wanda

eyes flashed with determination. “They

say anything to your face, behind your

Wanda trailed off.

forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have both

for the Johnson

do you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone

that woman are not good choices, but

“Who?”

the young miss,

Rebecca’s expression grew

looked at Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda felt

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

furious tone before she could

anger

air around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and

say such

“Yes, Madam!”

been with me for so many years, but it

sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized, sensing Rebecca’s

things

She left Wanda standing in

had broken out

could Rebecca allow Christina to

always treated

daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous

family!

said was true, Rebecca would never allow

an adopted daughter, and her background

the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat

door

asked, “Ced! Why were

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at

gaze made Christina feel a slight chill

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

on her way here, she already sensed that Cedric

+15 BONUS

This was unprecedented!

out of the car window and asked, “What

further. Though she

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

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