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.

into the back seat and awkwardly reached

with his physiological issue, his

of anger, he grabbed and

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

could summon him? Where is he then?”

speaker was Jane, smirking triumphantly beside Harley.

had been there, he would have recognized her as the one who had previously caused

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

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initiative to approach Jane.

phone in the hospital and learning of Jane’s

Fanny knew Christopher had been dating

was all to appease Michael. The

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

trusted him and believed his feelings were genuine, she

that Christopher liked her, not Jane, and hoped Jane would gracefully

mocking her appearance as

and unwilling to take the insult, she tried to leave.

beside Jane,

to leave? Didn’t you say Christopher likes you? If you’re so sure, call him and let him confirm

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

Florence, Jane wouldn’t dare provoke Florence. However, letting Fanny, who

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exchanged knowing glances.

Jane mocked her. “Scared? Afraid

Fanny called Christopher,

answer.

her call, but he also turned

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

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