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?

knows what kind of person they might

had learned her lesson

even if that woman agrees

good for the Johnson

do you

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

her so much, what would everyone else

the things to mention, Wanda had to say

with

may not say anything to your face, behind

Wanda trailed off.

understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have

consequences for the Johnson

Rebecca’s

woman are not good

“Who?”

the young

expression grew

changed completely. Wanda felt

Tina is someone you’ve raised, and in

Wanda with a furious tone before she could

sudden anger inade Wanda

air around Rebecca suddenly

such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

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

sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda

saying the things she

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

had broken out on

could Rebecca allow Christina to

had always treated her like

social circles that Christina was her adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s

family!

said was true, Rebecca would never

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

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

door was pulled

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and gazed at

made Christina feel a slight

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

Cedric

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This was unprecedented!

the cigarette butt out of the car window and

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

wrong.

responded respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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