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

had learned her lesson

blunt, Madam… I feel that even if that

good for

you say

now has such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t

her so much, what

the things to mention,

eyes flashed with determination.

say anything to your

Wanda trailed off.

Cedric and Natalie to remarry

for

you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone

Lambert and that woman are

“Who?”

young miss, of

Rebecca’s expression grew even

looked at Wanda, her expression changed

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

a furious tone before she could finish

anger inade Wanda

Rebecca suddenly became chilly and almost

say such

“Yes, Madam!”

is my son! Wanda, you’ve been with me for so many years, but it seems that you’ve become

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

continue saying the things she did under these

left Wanda standing in place, uncertain of what to

had broken out on Wanda’s

Rebecca allow Christina to become

had always treated her like

daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife,

family!

said was true, Rebecca

an adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t

walking out of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car

the car door was

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at

and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight

something on my face?” She asked as she touched her face, maintaining a

here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there

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This was unprecedented!

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

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

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

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