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.

seat and awkwardly reached for his uncomfortable

his physiological issue,

he grabbed and turned off the

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

Where is

speaker was Jane, smirking

her as

remembered Christopher’s affection for

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the initiative to approach Jane.

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

knew Christopher had been dating a

to appease Michael. The only person he liked was her.

feeling uneasy about the other

feelings were genuine, she felt the

her, not Jane, and hoped Jane would gracefully step back and break up with

indifferent, instead mocking her appearance as more like someone

take the insult, she tried to leave.

woman beside Jane,

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

catch on, but

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

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exchanged knowing glances.

Afraid your lies will

called

answer.

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

the shutdown tone, taunted

shield against

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