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

1/5

Chapter 420 Asserting Dominance

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 for his uncomfortable spot.

his physiological issue, his

anger, he grabbed and turned off

dialed

you could summon him? Where is

speaker was Jane, smirking triumphantly

Christopher had been there, he would have recognized her as

then remembered

2/5

Cape T

initiative

on Christopher’s phone in the hospital and learning of Jane’s

Fanny knew Christopher had been

it was all to appease Michael. The only person he

about

were genuine, she felt the need to assert her dominance by confronting Jane.

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

mocking her appearance as more like someone desperately clinging to others, unwanted

humiliated and unwilling to take the insult, she

woman beside Jane, stopped her.

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

catch on, but Jane understood why Harley insisted on Fanny

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

3/5

Chapter

Harley exchanged

“Scared? Afraid your lies will

called

answer.

not only did Christopher not answer her call, but

the shutdown tone, taunted again, “Could it be you’ve annoyed him with your persistence?”

chosen shield against arranged dates,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255