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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but the guilt flickering in her eye: betrayed her lack of confidence. It was as if she was overcompensating or trying too hard to assert her dominance.

if you’ll honor your words,” Angela replied calmly as she took her time to assess the situation.

that moment, Angela emanated an air of assurance, and Florence couldn’t shake the feeling of déjà vu, as if she were facing Jonathan himself.

the sensation as mere trickery of the mind, all the while pondering Angela’s words.

her agenda. Her deal with Jonathan was

it would be merely for show. She would still have someone keeping him under close watch, just in case.

all, where there was a spark, there

influence as her ticket in. Even if Jonathan shut her out later, she had

he wouldn’t tolerate any more manipulations. involving Christopher, she remained

scoffed, then turned to Christopher. Right, Christopher? You agree,

bobbed his head in agreement.

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cut him off abruptly.

fully took her eyes off Jonathan, seized

doubt about it. But today, I want to have a chat with you,

you,‘ she clearly

to have found where Jonathan’s bottom line. lay. Even when mentioning Angela

though her words weren’t as sharp as before, her determination remained

over Jonathan, no matter what obstacles

the more she was determined to

responded coldly, unmoved by her attempts.

his calm and stern demeanor, he was actually tightly

smiled and squeezed

Florence clenched her teeth and was ready to speak again when the door to the private room was abruptly

was the waiter bringing in the dishes.

was still the restaurant manager, but this

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profusely and much more nervous

was that he had

table were important, but he hadn’t grasped just how crucial they were. Following Florence’s orders

Shelton Family, and definitely not Florence, who was not

kept his nerves in check as he directed

were swiftly placed on the table. “Please enjoy your meal, dear guests,” the manager said respectfully before

at the

when they had met outside. He seemed even

to get increasingly nervous

couldn’t shake off the feeling that

Jonathan during their first meeting, but now it seemed like his

asked in a concerned tone as he leaned in closer.

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