Rebirth Reclaiming Her Self by Fleur Delacour

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.

into the back seat and awkwardly reached for his uncomfortable spot.

dealing with his physiological issue, his phone

and turned off the phone without looking.

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

say you could summon him? Where is he

was Jane, smirking triumphantly beside Harley.

would have recognized her as the one who had previously caused him significant

more color. “He’s probably busy,” she weakly explained, then remembered Christopher’s affection for her and

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initiative to

after overhearing a call on Christopher’s phone in the hospital and learning of Jane’s intended meeting

Christopher had been dating

Christopher also said that it was all to appease Michael. The only person he liked

help feeling uneasy about

though she trusted him and believed his feelings were genuine, she felt

told Jane that Christopher liked her, not Jane, and hoped Jane would gracefully step back and break up with

mocking her appearance as more like someone desperately clinging

the insult, she tried to

beside

to leave? Didn’t you say Christopher likes you? If you’re so sure, call him and let

catch on, but Jane understood why Harley insisted

with Florence, Jane wouldn’t dare provoke

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and Harley exchanged

Afraid your

provocative gaze, Fanny called

answer.

not answer her call, but he also turned off his phone

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

of Christopher, but since he was Jane’s chosen shield against arranged dates, such a shield