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 what kind of person they might

had learned her

that even if that woman agrees to remarry Master Cedric, it

for

you

such a powerful uncle. Previously,

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

mention, Wanda had to

flashed with

may not say anything to your face,

Wanda trailed off.

forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would

consequences for the Johnson

you suggest then?” Rebecca’s

are not good choices,

“Who?”

young miss,

Rebecca’s expression

at Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a

gaze but continued bravely, “Ms. Tina is someone

furious tone

sudden anger

suddenly became chilly and

such things ever

“Yes, Madam!”

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

Madam. I’m sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized,

the things she did

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

sweat had broken

Christina to

had always treated her like a

in social circles that Christina was her adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s wife, especially after

family!

if what Wanda said was

daughter, and her background wasn’t as

of the Johnson Manor, Cedric sat in

door was pulled

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

Cedric stared at Christina.

and gazed

Christina feel a slight chill in

face?” She asked as she touched her

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

+15 BONUS

This was unprecedented!

the car window and asked, “What do you think of

she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing

wrong.

respectfully, ‘She’s

“Good?”

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