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.

back seat and awkwardly reached for

awkwardly dealing with his physiological issue, his phone

anger, he grabbed and turned off the phone without

phone, turned pale. She dialed again,

summon him? Where is he

smirking triumphantly

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

then remembered Christopher’s affection for her and confidently added, “But

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took the initiative to

had sought out Jane after overhearing a call on Christopher’s phone in the hospital and learning of Jane’s intended meeting

Fanny knew Christopher had been dating

all to appease

believing him, she couldn’t help feeling uneasy about the other

him and believed his feelings were genuine, she felt the need to assert her dominance

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

completely indifferent, instead mocking her appearance as more like someone desperately clinging to others, unwanted by anyone.

unwilling to take the

beside Jane, stopped her.

you’re so sure, call him and let

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

Christopher had declined coming to the club, 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

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

called Christopher,

answer.

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

off his phone, huh?” Harley, overhearing the shutdown tone, taunted again, “Could it

shield against arranged dates, such a shield shouldn’t be causing unclear situations

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