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

had learned her lesson

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

for

you

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

circles. If you suddenly favor her so much, what would

all the things to mention,

eyes flashed with determination. “They would

they may not say anything to your

Wanda trailed off.

understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would

consequences for the

suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew even

Lambert and that woman are

“Who?”

the young

Rebecca’s expression grew even

changed completely. Wanda felt

is someone you’ve raised, and in the

furious tone before she could

sudden anger inade

suddenly became chilly and almost

such things

“Yes, Madam!”

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

I’m sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda quickly

saying the things she did under these

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

had broken out

could Rebecca allow Christina to become her

treated

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

family!

what Wanda said was true, Rebecca would

only an adopted daughter, and her

Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in

the car door

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

and

cold gaze made Christina

asked as

her way here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning

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This was unprecedented!

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

heart sank even further. Though she stiffened, she pretended

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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