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?

them, who knows

learned her lesson with

feel that even if that

for the

you

a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t like

favor her so

the things to mention, Wanda had to say

with

not say anything to your

Wanda trailed off.

also understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry

consequences for the

then?” Rebecca’s tone grew

said, “Ms. Lambert and that woman are not good choices, but there is one

“Who?”

young miss, of

Rebecca’s expression grew

expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill from

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

with a furious tone before she could finish her

anger inade Wanda

Rebecca suddenly became

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

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

misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized,

saying the things

snorted and walked away. She left Wanda standing in

broken out on Wanda’s

Rebecca allow Christina to become

treated her

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

family!

if what Wanda said was true,

adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t

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

door was pulled

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

remained silent and gazed

serious and cold gaze made Christina feel a

my face?” She asked as she touched

way here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently

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This was unprecedented!

butt out of the car

even further. Though she stiffened, she pretended as

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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