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 of person they

learned her lesson with

may be so blunt, Madam… I feel that even

for the

do you say

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

social circles. If you suddenly favor her

all the things to mention, Wanda had to

flashed with

say anything to your face,

Wanda trailed off.

forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry

for the Johnson

then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

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

“Who?”

the young miss,

expression grew

Rebecca looked at Wanda, her expression changed

bravely, “Ms. Tina is

Wanda with a furious tone before she

anger

suddenly became chilly

such things

“Yes, Madam!”

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

sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized,

continue saying the things she did under these

away. She left Wanda standing in place,

broken out on Wanda’s

could Rebecca allow Christina to become her

always treated her like

Turning her into Cedric’s

family!

Wanda said was

an adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t as good

of the Johnson Manor, Cedric

the car door was pulled

asked, “Ced! Why were you looking for me

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed at her

made Christina feel a slight chill in

there something on my face?” She asked as she touched

way here, she already sensed that Cedric

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This was unprecedented!

the car window and asked, “What do you think

Christina’s heart sank even further. Though she stiffened, she

wrong.

respectfully,

“Good?”

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