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 person they might

her

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

for

you

such a powerful uncle. Previously, you

suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone else

things to mention,

with determination. “They would

not say anything

Wanda trailed off.

Natalie to remarry would have both positive

for

suggest then?” Rebecca’s

are not good choices, but there is

“Who?”

the young miss, of

expression grew even

looked at Wanda, her expression changed completely.

“Ms. Tina is someone you’ve raised, and in the

Rebecca interrupted Wanda with a furious tone before she could finish

anger inade

air around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and almost

such things

“Yes, Madam!”

is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many

Madam. I’m sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda

continue saying the things she did under these

Wanda standing

sweat had broken out

allow Christina

had always treated

known 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

family!

Wanda said was true,

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

of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car

car door

smile and asked, “Ced! Why were you

Cedric stared at Christina.

and gazed at her

and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill

face?” She asked as she touched her face,

sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was important business at

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This was unprecedented!

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

heart sank even further. Though she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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