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?

who knows what kind

learned her lesson

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

for the

do you say

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

her so

things to mention, Wanda had

flashed with determination.

may not say anything to your face,

Wanda trailed off.

Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have

consequences for the Johnson

do you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

Lambert and that woman are not good choices, but there is

“Who?”

young

expression grew even

expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill from

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

with a furious tone before

sudden anger inade Wanda

air around Rebecca suddenly

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

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

I’m sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda

things she

and walked away. She left Wanda standing in

broken

allow Christina to become her

always treated

widely known 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 the reputation of

family!

said was true, Rebecca

daughter, and her background wasn’t as

Cedric sat in his car and

car door was

a cheerful smile and asked, “Ced!

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and gazed at her

and cold gaze made Christina

wrong? Is there something on my face?” She asked

here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning

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This was unprecedented!

of the car window and

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

wrong.

responded respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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