Rebirth Reclaiming Her Self

Chapter 417

Chapter 417 Dishes Tampered

“You’re curious, huh? Well, some things are just meant for Mr. Lawson’s ears.” Florence sighed, her disappointment evident.

Angela’s brow furrowed slightly as she calmly studied Florence’s expression.

“If there are matters you can’t spill in public, let’s focus on what we can share,” Angela suggested coolly while locking eyes with her. She then casually glanced over at Christopher, who was sitting quietly beside Florence, and added, “Once we’re done, it’s time to return him to us.”

Christopher remained a silent figure in the background and did not react when he was being mentioned.

Florence’s frown deepened, and frustration bubbled up inside her.

She hadn’t expected Angela’s sharp tongue to nearly leave her speechless.

But when the latter noticed Florence’s lack of response, she quickly asked, “You wouldn’t go back on your word, would you, Miss Shelton?”

Florence blurted out, “Of course not! I keep my promises.”

Her mood soured even more, and because she was talking to Angela, even the smile that had been on her face disappeared.

Angela fixed her gaze on Florence, her eyes probing and her expression indifferent.

Under her scrutinizing gaze, Florence felt uneasy and angered.

“What’s with the stare–down? You doubt my word?” She shot Angela a defiant look while hoping to shift the focus away from herself.

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eye: betrayed her lack of confidence. It was as if she was overcompensating

took her time to assess the situation.

Angela emanated an air of assurance, and Florence couldn’t shake

the sensation as mere trickery of the mind, all the while

wasn’t on her agenda. Her deal with Jonathan was just a ploy

she eventually set him free, it would be merely for show. She would still have someone keeping him under close

all, where there was a spark, there was usually

time by using Christopher’s influence as her ticket in. Even if Jonathan

any more manipulations. involving Christopher, she remained skeptical.

it,” Florence scoffed, then turned to Christopher. Right, Christopher? You agree, don’t you?”

off guard by the sudden mention, Christopher bobbed his head in agreement. “Yes,

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cut him off

took her eyes off Jonathan, seized the moment to speak her

no doubt about it. But today,

‘only you,‘ she

Jonathan’s bottom line. lay. Even when mentioning Angela while speaking to him, she refrained

sharp as before, her

was determined to win over Jonathan, no matter what obstacles

more she

responded coldly, unmoved by her attempts.

knew that despite his calm and stern demeanor, he was actually tightly holding her hand

squeezed

clenched her teeth and was ready to speak again when the door

the waiter bringing in

person to enter was still the restaurant

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profusely and much more nervous than before

reason for his anxiety was that he had just

were important, but he hadn’t grasped

offend anyone, especially those of the Shelton Family, and definitely not Florence, who was not just back but also poised to take over the

check as he directed the waiters to

the table. “Please enjoy your meal, dear guests,” the manager said respectfully before making

at the

they had met outside. He seemed

nervous with

feeling

Jonathan during their first meeting, but

on your mind?” Jonathan noticed her contemplative expression and asked in a

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