Chapter 420 Asserting Dominance

Regardless of Christopher’s willingness, they had to escort him onto the plane, possibly even under duress. They just needed to hint at Jonathan’s stance and mention that Florence would continue to have him watched, likely scaring Christopher into hurrying back to Riverdon overnight.

Christopher, oblivious to the bodyguard’s thoughts and hearing the formal response, held back his frustration and asked through gritted teeth, “How much longer until we arrive?”

His patience was wearing thin, not just from physical discomfort but also from feeling undervalued. A mere bodyguard was not taking him seriously!

Had it been any other day, he wouldn’t have tolerated this, but having just angered his older brother and been rescued from Florence’s clutches, he dared not act rashly.

The bodyguard replied, “About half an hour.”

Christopher’s face darkened with anger.

Half an hour? How could I possibly endure that long?

Get out of the car!” he demanded, unable to stop the vehicle himself but insisting they leave.

After a glance, the bodyguard decided, “Mr. Lawson instructed us to escort you home personally.”

Just keep the driver in front!” Christopher, both anxious and furious, nearly yelled.

The bodyguard considered for a moment, then, noticing Christopher

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awkwardly hunching and clamping his legs together, nodded to the driver and exited the vehicle with another guard.

Three bodyguards had been assigned to their car. They usually worked in shifts. Today, everyone was here solely to retrieve Christopher.

After exiting, one bodyguard caught a cab with his colleague and reported back to Jonathan.

With the bodyguards gone, Christopher felt less embarrassed despite the remaining driver. His discomfort was unbearable, and he couldn’t worry about the driver’s presence anymore.

retreated into the back seat and

awkwardly dealing with his physiological

fit of anger, he grabbed and turned

failing to reach Christopher’s phone, turned pale. She dialed again, only to find it

him? Where

Jane, smirking triumphantly beside Harley.

Christopher had been there, he would have recognized her as the one who had previously caused

weakly explained, then remembered Christopher’s affection for her and confidently added, “But

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the initiative to approach

had sought out Jane after overhearing a call on Christopher’s phone in the

had been dating a lady

to appease

about the other woman’s prolonged presence around

his feelings were genuine, she felt the need to assert her dominance by confronting Jane.

liked her, not Jane, and hoped Jane would gracefully

indifferent, instead mocking her appearance as more like someone desperately clinging to

and unwilling to take the

beside Jane,

Christopher likes you? If you’re so sure, call him and let him confirm

on, but Jane understood why Harley

club, saying he was with Florence, Jane wouldn’t dare provoke Florence. However, letting Fanny, who seemed

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Harley exchanged knowing

“Scared? Afraid

called Christopher, expecting

answer.

only did Christopher not answer her call, but he also

huh?” Harley, overhearing the shutdown tone, taunted again, “Could it be you’ve annoyed

chosen shield against arranged dates, such a

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