Chapter 171

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?

Without knowing everything about them, who knows what kind of person they might be?

Rebecca had learned her lesson with Jocelyn.

“If I may be so blunt, Madam… I feel that even if that woman agrees to remarry Master Cedric, it might

not

be good for the Johnson family.

“Why do you say that?”

“Think about it. She now has such a powerful uncle. Previously, you didn’t like her, and that’s not a

secret

in social circles. If you suddenly favor her so much, what would everyone else think?”

Of all the things to mention, Wanda had to say this…!

Rebecca’s eyes flashed with determination. “They would dare?!”

“While they may not say anything to your face, behind your back…”

Wanda trailed off.

Rebecca also understood that forcing Cedric and Natalie to remarry would have both positive and

negative consequences for the Johnson family.

“What do you suggest then?” Rebecca’s tone grew even more serious.

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

“Who?”

“Why, the young miss, of course!”

“Tina?!” Rebecca’s expression grew even darker.

When Rebecca looked at Wanda, her expression changed completely. Wanda felt a chill from

Rebecca’s

Intense gaze but continued bravely, “Ms. Tina is someone you’ve raised, and in the future…”

“Nonsense!” Rebecca interrupted Wanda with a furious tone before she could finish her sentence.

The sudden anger inade Wanda shiver.

The air around Rebecca suddenly became chilly and almost suffocating.

Don’t say such things ever again

“Yes, Madam!”

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

seems that you’ve become muddle–headed!” Rebecca said sternly.

“Yes, Madam. I’m sorry. I misspoke,” Wanda quickly apologized, sensing Rebecca’s displeasure. She

couldn’t continue saying the things she did under these circumstances.

Rebecca snorted and walked away. She left Wanda standing in place, uncertain of what to do.

Cold sweat had broken out on Wanda’s forehead!

How could Rebecca allow Christina to become her daughter–in–law?!

She had always treated her like a daughter!

It was widely known in social circles that Christina was her adopted daughter. Turning her into Cedric’s

wife, especially after the previous incidents with Natalie, would only tamish the reputation of the

Johnson

family!

Even if what Wanda said was true, Rebecca would never allow it!

Christina was only an adopted daughter, and her background wasn’t as good as Natalie’s!

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

Suddenly, the car door was pulled open.

Christina got in with a cheerful smile and asked, “Ced! Why were you looking for me so urgently?”

Cedric stared at Christina.

He remained silent and gazed at her intently.

The serious and cold gaze made Christina feel a slight chill in her heart.

“What’s wrong? Is there something on my face?” She asked as she touched her face, maintaining a

cheerful demeanor.

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

important business at hand

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This was unprecedented!

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

Hearing this, Christina’s heart sank even further. Though she stiffened, she pretended as if nothing was

wrong.

She responded respectfully, ‘She’s good.”

“Good?”

“Yes, very good!”

“What do you mean by that?”

Christina was speechless. Cedric’s serious and stern tone made her heart race anxiously.

Instead of directly answering his question, she asked, “What’s going on?”

“I’m asking you, what do you mean by that?” Cedric’s tone became colder, his gaze more intense.

At this moment, Christina’s face turned a bit pale. Everything in her mind was a tangled mess,

especially with Cedric seeming to know something.

She struggled to organize her thoughts, avoiding a direct answer to his question.

‘She’s gentle, refined, well–educated, and obedient.”

After she said that, Cedric chuckled.

However, it sounded mocking and sarcastice.

“Gentle, refined, and obedient? Hah.”

“Ced, I…”

“If she’s so good, why have you had a strained relationship with her all these years?”

At Cedric’s words, Christina’s already pale face turned even more white at this moment.

What did he know?

What exactly did he find out?

Was it about her scheming against Natelle, or was it about her collaboration with Isabella?

“Tina, think carefully before you speak, hmm?”

“It’s because of Mom!”

At this moment, Christina wished she could escape. The air around Cedric was too cold. It chilled her

to

the bone, and she even felt like she was about to suffocate with no way out!

Rebecca!

With her name brought up, everything made sense.

Christina had always sided with Rebecca, and Rebecca liked her for being obedient and docile.

Conversely, whatever Rebecca disliked, Christina naturally disliked as well.

“When was the last time you had a conflict with her?”

“Never! We’ve never had a direct conflict!”

Although their relationship wasn’t good, there hadn’t been any intense conflicts.

Christina had at least made sure of it.

At this moment, Cedric’s gaze turned sharp.

It was as if he wanted to see through her. Such a look sent shivers down anyone’s spine, making it

seem

as if there was no way to escape!