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

was awkwardly dealing with his

anger, he grabbed and turned

dialed again, only to find it had been

Where

smirking

recognized her as the one who had previously caused him significant

remembered Christopher’s affection for her

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took the initiative to approach Jane.

out Jane after overhearing a call on Christopher’s phone in

had been dating a lady

all to appease Michael. The only person

feeling uneasy about the other woman’s prolonged presence

she trusted him and believed his feelings were genuine, she felt the need to assert her dominance by confronting Jane.

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

take the insult, she

Harley, the woman beside Jane,

If you’re so sure, call him and let him confirm it

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

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

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and Harley exchanged knowing glances.

Afraid

called Christopher, expecting him to

answer.

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

turned off his phone, huh?” Harley, overhearing the shutdown tone, taunted again,

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

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