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

Christopher was awkwardly dealing with his physiological issue, his phone

he grabbed and turned off the phone without

She dialed again, only

say you could summon him? Where is he

was Jane, smirking triumphantly beside

been there, he would have recognized her as the one who had previously caused him significant trouble.

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

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initiative

a call on Christopher’s phone

Fanny knew Christopher had been dating a lady

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

uneasy about the other woman’s prolonged presence around

genuine, she felt the

liked her, not Jane, and hoped Jane would

seem completely indifferent, instead mocking her appearance

humiliated and unwilling to take the insult, she tried to leave.

beside

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

but Jane understood why Harley insisted

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

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Harley exchanged knowing

“Scared? Afraid your

their provocative gaze, Fanny called Christopher, expecting him to

answer.

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

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

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