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.

retreated into the back seat and awkwardly reached for

his physiological issue, his phone

of anger, he grabbed and turned off the

She dialed again, only to find it had been turned off.

could summon him? Where is he then?” a voice sneered.

speaker was Jane, smirking triumphantly beside Harley.

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

more color. “He’s probably busy,” she weakly explained, then remembered Christopher’s affection for her and confidently added, “But

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initiative to approach Jane.

phone in the hospital

been dating a

it was all to appease Michael. The only person he

feeling uneasy about the other

she felt the need to assert her

Jane, and hoped Jane

didn’t expect Jane to seem completely indifferent, instead mocking her appearance as more

take the

woman beside Jane, stopped her.

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

didn’t catch on, but

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

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and Harley exchanged

Afraid your lies

called Christopher, expecting

answer.

dismay, not only did Christopher not answer her call, but he also turned off his phone after her repeated attempts.

overhearing the shutdown tone, taunted again, “Could it be you’ve annoyed

since he was Jane’s chosen shield against arranged dates, such a shield