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?

everything about them, who knows what

her lesson

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

good for the Johnson

you say

about it. She now has such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t like her, and that’s not a

suddenly favor her

all the things to mention, Wanda had

eyes flashed with determination. “They

not say anything to

Wanda trailed off.

Cedric and Natalie to

consequences for the Johnson

Rebecca’s tone grew even

are not good choices, but there

“Who?”

young miss,

expression grew

looked at Wanda, her expression changed

Tina is someone

a furious

anger

Rebecca suddenly became chilly and

such

“Yes, Madam!”

my daughter, and Cedric is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for

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

the things she did under

walked away. She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain

had broken out on Wanda’s

allow Christina to

had always treated

adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after the previous incidents with

family!

if what Wanda said was true,

an adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t

Cedric sat in his car and

car door was

asked, “Ced! Why were you looking for me

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at her

made Christina

She asked as she touched her face, maintaining

Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was important business

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This was unprecedented!

car window and asked, “What do you

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

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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