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

be so blunt, Madam… I feel that even if

good for the Johnson

do you say

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

you suddenly favor her so

the things to mention, Wanda

flashed with determination. “They

say anything to

Wanda trailed off.

understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would

for the

then?” Rebecca’s tone grew even more

that woman are not good choices, but

“Who?”

the young

expression grew even

expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill

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

Wanda with a furious tone before she could finish her

anger inade Wanda

air around Rebecca suddenly became chilly

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

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

I misspoke,” Wanda quickly

the things she did under

walked away. She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain of

sweat had broken out on

Christina

always treated her like

Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents with Natalie, would only tamish the reputation

family!

said was true, Rebecca

daughter, and her background wasn’t as good as

Johnson Manor, Cedric

door was

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and gazed

made Christina feel a slight chill

my face?” She asked

on her way here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was important business

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This was unprecedented!

cigarette butt out of the car window

even further. Though she stiffened,

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

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