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?

knowing everything about them, who knows what kind of person they

her lesson

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

good for

you

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

If you suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone

the things to mention, Wanda

with determination.

not say anything to your face,

Wanda trailed off.

that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have

consequences for the Johnson

then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

that woman are not good choices, but there is one

“Who?”

young miss, of

expression

Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda felt

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

Wanda with a furious tone

sudden anger

suddenly became chilly and

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

daughter, and Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years, but it

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

things she did

Wanda standing in place,

sweat had broken

allow Christina to

treated her like a

Cedric’s wife, especially after

family!

was true, Rebecca would never allow

only an adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t as good as

of the Johnson Manor, Cedric

car door

asked,

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at

gaze made Christina feel

asked as she touched her face,

that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was important

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This was unprecedented!

out of the car window and asked, “What do you

heart sank even further. Though she stiffened, she pretended

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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