Chapter 441 Establishing Boundaries

Jane did not foresee Florence’s sudden arrival.

Upon the sudden entrance of a few individuals into the private room, Jane, who was still being served drinks by the person summoned by Harley, cast a narrowed gaze toward the door.

“Who is present?” Experiencing irritation due to the intrusion, Harley glared at the

newcomers.

The man standing at the door, dressed in a formal suit with a clear bodyguard presence, gestured to Jane and Harley, indicating that his presence was solely to assist in opening the door. Upon verifying the bodyguard’s identity, Jane and Harley observed as he moved to the side, unveiling Florence standing behind him.

“Mi–Miss Shelton?” Harley stammered in astonishment, nearly choking on her words.

Florence casually glanced at them, disregarding Harley, and waved her hand before her nose while disdainfully speaking. “Transfer them to an alternative room. Upon issuing the command, she proceeded into the adjoining private room.

Despite feeling somewhat bewildered, Jane and Harley obediently complied with Florence’s instruction and moved to the new private room.

Very soon, in the upcoming private room. Jane and Harley were positioned in seats opposite. Florence.

*Miss Shelton, do you need any assistance from us?” Harley politely inquired, directing hist question towards Florence.

Florence observed the duo before her and asked, “Who is Jane Coolidge?”

Jane’s expression changed momentarily, but she promptly composed herself and responded,

I am Miss Shelton. How may I assist you?” Upon responding cautiously, she contemplated her recent actions. Upon further reflection, she realized she had not committed any offence against Miss Shelton from the Shelton Family. Momentarily experiencing a state of confusion. Harley also gazed at her, indicating with a lowered head and eyes. Upon witnessing it, Jane could only shake her head helplessly in response.

Despite their belief in their discretion, Florence closely observed their interactions. Nevertheless, she refrained from revealing their intentions and asked, “Are you Christopher’s girlfriend?” Florence observed Jane closely. Initially, Florence had planned to capture Christopher as a means to exert pressure on Jonathan. However, she had not foreseen Christopher’s prompt return to Riverdon. Given the potential difficulty in locating Christopher, she considered it equally effective to find his girlfriend.

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it unfeasible for us to reunite.” Motivated by self–preservation, Jane promptly disavowed any connection with

disapproval before giving

uncertainty surrounding Florence’s intentions and realized that convincing Christopher to return at this point would probably not be successful. She murmured, “Miss Shelton, if I request him to return, he will not

Jane could provide further details, Florence’s companion impatiently interrupted. “If Miss Shelton directs

phone and dialed Christopher’s number without further delay.

of relief. Usually, his lack of response would have led her to devise different forms of retaliation. However, she harbored a silent hope that he would never respond. Upon the persistent ringing of the unanswered call, Jane exhaled a sigh of

affiliated with Christopher, Florence abruptly signaled to the person next to

gave Jane a cell phone and directed her to reach

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showing any signs of discontent on her face. She accepted the cell phone

before Christopher responded, “Hello?” His voice came

Florence, who responded composedly before speaking abruptly. “Christopher, it

call from Jane, Christopher displayed surprise and asked, “Jane?” On this occasion, he omitted the formal salutation and

relief in response to Christopher’s tone. “It’s me, Jane. Did you hear me asking you to return to Northland?” Her usual

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for an extended period and responded coldly. “Jane, I am

them for Florence. Jane exhaled a sigh of relief and was on the verge of

Jonathan instruct you to hide in Riverdon?” Florence’s voice exhibited at passive quality,

respond immediately. However, Florence could perceive him inhaling on the other end.

composure and commented, “Ensure that you

any communication with Jane. He could not risk opposing both individuals, with Florence

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