Rebirth Reclaiming Her Self by Fleur Delacour

Chapter 416 Nothing To Discuss

Florence wasn’t naive. She grasped Jonathan’s implication, and her expression soured instantly.

“Looks like Mr. Lawson and Miss Angela are quite cozy. Quite the envy- inducing pair,” she quipped, though her smile for him remained in place.

Jonathan, upon hearing her remark, simply cast her a cool glance.

Upon seeing his attention, Florence delighted in his focus and swiftly seized the opportunity to speak further.

“But isn’t it too soon for you to say such things?”

It was evident to anyone that Florence Shelton was trying to downplay her intentions, with the emphasis clearly on her second statement.

And so, Jonathan’s icy gaze grew even colder.

“Not too soon.” As Jonathan spoke, Florence couldn’t help but shiver, sensing a sudden chill in the air.

“Heh heh…” Florence smiled nervously and attempted to speak again. “Mr. Lawson, you really are…”

“Don’t bother with pleasantries.” He cut her off and gave a piercing and warning gaze. “What do you want to discuss?”

Florence had tried every trick in the book to arrange a meeting with him.

Whether it was about work, collaboration, business, or even academics, she had tried them all.

But aside from their initial encounter when there was a clash between her

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associates and his company’s security, Jonathan hadn’t given her any opportunity to approach him.

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Even when she boldly mentioned marriage during their first meeting, he remained unmoved.

To him, she was just another stranger.

The only thing that made her stand out was perhaps her connection to the Shelton Family.

It was because of his position that he didn’t order someone to throw her out despite her repeated appearances before him.

“What is it that you wish to discuss?” Florence Shelton rubbed her arms, ignoring the creeping fear in her heart, and put on a confident smile as she haughtily remarked, “Naturally, we should focus on matters of mutual interest.”

discuss.” Jonathan said coldly with a tinge of anger in his

she wasn’t physically pierced, a strange, bone–deep fear began to gnaw at her. Yet, strangely enough, this chilling fear thrilled her to no

that’s the sensation. When she first laid eyes on him, it was this feeling.

this man utterly captivated her. She

more to discuss, there’s no need for us to dine together.”

and sensing his possible desire

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or to prompt her departure, she quickly recalled the plan she had devised in the car and said, “Mr. Lawson, please don’t be upset. If

anxious was Christopher. Despite his previous efforts to remain inconspicuous, he couldn’t help but look at Jonathan with pleading eyes. filled with hope.

gaze pleaded for understanding, he didn’t dare to

his attention

he was giving her the respect to make

Christopher’s gaze. His current actions weren’t enough to influence her

Florence, she couldn’t deny that the best. way to keep her from getting involved with Jonathan again was to take Christopher

but only

decided, she simply shook her head

remained composed, though Florence

to join them for the meal, and as a result, she

lost their previous courtesy as she spoke to them, “Mr. Lawson,

Or perhaps, Miss Angela, you’re

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openly, and with this remark, she felt a sense of relief. Previously, she had only acted agreeably

heed to her words and dismissed them like background noise. But

she swiftly clasped his hand while her other hand moved to gently stroke his

caress.

and his gaze dropped to meet her concerned eyes. He murmured,

stemmed from Florence’s

about him, he might have shrugged it off. But when Angela was involved, he

“I’m not a child. How could I be scared

beneath her composed exterior, she fretted over his emotions.

yet

a smile at

table, Florence observed the pair. Their hushed conversation was beyond her reach. She gritted her teeth in frustration and glared at Angela,

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