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.

the back seat and awkwardly reached for

as Christopher was awkwardly dealing with his physiological issue, his

and turned off the phone

turned pale. She dialed

you could summon him? Where is he then?” a voice sneered.

was Jane, smirking triumphantly

been there, he would have recognized her as the one

already pale face lost even more color. “He’s probably busy,” she weakly explained, then remembered Christopher’s affection for her and confidently added, “But

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the initiative to

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

knew Christopher had been dating a lady from

appease Michael. The only person he liked

couldn’t help feeling uneasy about the other

him and believed his feelings were genuine, she felt the need to assert her dominance

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

she didn’t expect Jane to seem completely indifferent, instead mocking her appearance as more like someone desperately clinging to others, unwanted by anyone.

to take the insult, she tried to leave.

the woman beside Jane,

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

catch on, but Jane understood why Harley insisted on Fanny making the call

saying he was with Florence, Jane wouldn’t dare provoke Florence. However, letting Fanny, who seemed naive, to test the waters was a good idea.

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and Harley exchanged knowing glances.

Jane mocked her. “Scared? Afraid your lies will

Fanny called

answer.

but he also turned off his phone after her

taunted again, “Could it be you’ve annoyed him

no good impression of Christopher, but since he was Jane’s chosen shield against arranged dates, such a shield shouldn’t be causing unclear situations elsewhere.