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.

and

his physiological issue, his phone suddenly rang.

he grabbed and turned off the

dialed again, only to find it had

him? Where is

was Jane, smirking triumphantly

recognized her as the one who had

then remembered Christopher’s affection for her and confidently added, “But he definitely prefers me, not

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initiative to approach

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

Christopher had been dating a lady from

all to appease Michael. The

him, she couldn’t help feeling uneasy about the other woman’s prolonged

though she trusted him and believed his feelings were genuine, she felt the need to assert

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

to seem completely indifferent, instead mocking her appearance as more like someone desperately clinging to others, unwanted by anyone.

take the insult, she tried

beside Jane, stopped

you? If you’re so sure, call

she spoke. Fanny didn’t catch on, but Jane understood why Harley insisted on Fanny making the call now.

declined coming to the club, saying he was with Florence, Jane wouldn’t dare provoke Florence. However, letting

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Harley exchanged knowing

Afraid

called Christopher,

answer.

call, but he

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

Jane’s chosen shield against arranged dates, such a