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?

knowing everything about them, who knows what kind of

had learned her

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

for

you say

She now has such a powerful uncle. Previously,

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

all the things to mention, Wanda had to

with determination. “They

not say anything to

Wanda trailed off.

Natalie to remarry

for the

suggest then?” Rebecca’s

and that woman are not good choices, but

“Who?”

the young

Rebecca’s expression

Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda felt

but continued bravely, “Ms. Tina is someone

Rebecca interrupted Wanda with a furious tone before she

sudden anger inade Wanda

suddenly became chilly and almost

say such things

“Yes, Madam!”

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

Madam. I’m sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda

things she did under these

snorted and walked away. She left Wanda standing in place,

broken

allow Christina

treated her like a

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

family!

if what Wanda said was true, Rebecca

daughter, and her background

the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in his car and lit

car door was

cheerful smile and asked, “Ced!

Cedric stared at Christina.

silent and gazed at her

and cold gaze made Christina feel a

She asked as she touched her face,

her way here, she already sensed that Cedric urgently summoning her meant there was

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This was unprecedented!

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

Though she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing was

wrong.

responded respectfully,

“Good?”

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