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.

back seat and awkwardly reached

as Christopher was awkwardly dealing with his physiological issue, his phone suddenly

of anger, he grabbed and turned

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

you could summon him? Where is he then?” a

was Jane, smirking triumphantly beside

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

then remembered Christopher’s affection for her and confidently added, “But he definitely prefers me,

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initiative to

phone in the hospital

Christopher had been dating a lady

that it was all to appease Michael. The

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

feelings were genuine, she felt the need to assert

and hoped Jane would gracefully step

seem completely indifferent, instead mocking her appearance as more like someone

and unwilling to take the

Harley, the woman beside Jane, stopped

to leave? Didn’t you say Christopher likes you? If you’re so sure,

on, but Jane understood why Harley insisted on

had declined coming to the club, saying he was with Florence, Jane wouldn’t dare provoke Florence. However, letting Fanny, who seemed naive, to test

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Harley exchanged

hesitation, Jane mocked her. “Scared? Afraid your

Fanny called

answer.

but he also turned off his phone after her repeated

overhearing the shutdown tone, taunted

chosen shield against arranged

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