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

was awkwardly dealing with his physiological issue,

a fit of anger, he grabbed and turned off the phone without looking.

phone, turned pale. She dialed again, only to find

you could summon him? Where is he then?” a

was Jane, smirking triumphantly

as the one who

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

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the initiative to approach

Christopher’s phone in the hospital

knew Christopher had been

it was all to appease Michael.

couldn’t help feeling uneasy about the

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

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

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

the insult, she tried to leave.

beside Jane, stopped

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

twinkled maliciously as she spoke. Fanny didn’t catch on, but

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

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and Harley exchanged knowing glances.

Fanny’s hesitation, Jane mocked her. “Scared? Afraid your lies

Fanny called Christopher, expecting him to

answer.

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

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

had no good impression of Christopher, but since he was Jane’s chosen shield against arranged dates, such

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