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?

about them, who knows what kind of person they might

learned her lesson

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

good for the Johnson

you say

powerful uncle. Previously,

her so much, what

the things to mention, Wanda had to

eyes flashed with

they may not say anything to

Wanda trailed off.

Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have

consequences for

do you suggest then?” Rebecca’s

that woman are not good choices, but

“Who?”

the young miss,

expression grew

looked at Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda

is someone you’ve raised, and in the

Wanda with a furious tone before she could

sudden anger

Rebecca suddenly became chilly

such

“Yes, Madam!”

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

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

saying the things she did

left Wanda standing in place, uncertain of what

had broken out

Rebecca allow Christina to become her

always treated her like

Christina was her adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially

family!

was

only an adopted daughter, and

walking out of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in

door was

cheerful smile and asked, “Ced!

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed

gaze made Christina feel a slight chill

something on my face?” She asked as she touched

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

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This was unprecedented!

threw the cigarette butt out of the car window and asked, “What do you think

heart sank even further. Though she stiffened, she pretended as

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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