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

her

feel that even if that woman agrees

for

do you

uncle. Previously, you didn’t like her,

her so much, what would everyone

to mention, Wanda had to

with determination.

may not say anything to your face, behind your

Wanda trailed off.

and Natalie to remarry would have

consequences for the Johnson

do you suggest then?” Rebecca’s

that woman are not good choices, but

“Who?”

the young miss, of

Rebecca’s expression grew even

her expression changed completely. Wanda felt

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

furious tone before

sudden anger inade Wanda

suddenly became chilly

such things

“Yes, Madam!”

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

sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized, sensing

things

She left Wanda standing

broken out on

Christina to become

had always treated her like a

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!

said was true,

an adopted daughter, and

the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his

car door

a cheerful smile and asked, “Ced!

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed

serious and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill

asked as she touched her face,

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!

car window and asked, “What do you think

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

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

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