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.

the back seat and awkwardly

was awkwardly dealing with his

a fit of anger, he grabbed and turned off the phone

dialed again, only to find

him? Where is

speaker was Jane, smirking triumphantly beside

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

probably busy,” she weakly explained, then remembered Christopher’s affection

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took the initiative to approach

overhearing a call on Christopher’s phone in the hospital and learning of Jane’s intended meeting place.

had been dating a

appease Michael. The only person he liked was her.

uneasy about the other woman’s

and believed his feelings were genuine, she felt the need

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

her appearance as more like someone desperately clinging to

humiliated and unwilling to take the insult, she tried to

Harley, the woman beside Jane,

you say Christopher likes you? If you’re so sure, call him and let

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

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

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Harley exchanged

her. “Scared? Afraid your lies will be

called Christopher, expecting him

answer.

her call, but he also turned off his phone after

taunted again, “Could it

impression of Christopher, but since he was Jane’s chosen shield against

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