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 awkwardly reached for his uncomfortable spot.

awkwardly dealing with his physiological issue, his phone

anger, he grabbed and

phone, turned pale. She dialed again, only to find it had been turned off.

him? Where

Jane, smirking triumphantly

been there, he would have recognized her as the

more color. “He’s probably busy,” she weakly explained, then remembered Christopher’s affection for her and confidently added, “But he definitely prefers me, not you.”

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took the initiative to approach

Jane after overhearing a call on Christopher’s phone in

Fanny knew Christopher had been dating a lady

was all to appease Michael. The

help feeling uneasy about the other

feelings were genuine, she felt the need to assert

hoped Jane would gracefully step back and break

appearance as more like someone desperately clinging to

humiliated and unwilling to take the insult, she

beside

likes you? If you’re so sure, call

twinkled maliciously as she spoke. Fanny didn’t catch on, but Jane understood why Harley

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.

“Scared? Afraid your lies will be exposed, huh?”

provocative gaze, Fanny called Christopher, expecting him

answer.

not only did Christopher not answer her call, but he also turned

the shutdown tone, taunted again,

was Jane’s chosen shield against arranged dates, such a shield shouldn’t be causing unclear