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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hunching and clamping his legs together, nodded to the

worked in shifts. Today, everyone was here solely to retrieve

with his

embarrassed despite the remaining driver. His discomfort was unbearable, and he couldn’t worry about the driver’s

and

Christopher was awkwardly dealing with his physiological issue,

a fit of anger, he grabbed and turned

Christopher’s phone, turned pale. She dialed again, only to find it had been turned

summon him? Where is

was Jane, smirking triumphantly

have recognized her as the one who had previously caused him significant trouble.

“He’s probably busy,” she weakly explained, then remembered

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initiative to

phone in the hospital and learning of Jane’s intended

Fanny knew Christopher had been dating a lady

said that it was all to appease Michael. The only person he liked

help feeling uneasy about the other woman’s prolonged presence

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

hoped Jane would gracefully step back and break

to seem completely indifferent, instead mocking her appearance as more like someone desperately clinging to others,

the insult, she tried to

Harley, the woman beside Jane, stopped

likes you? If you’re so sure, call him and let him confirm

didn’t catch on, but Jane understood why Harley insisted on Fanny making the

with Florence, Jane wouldn’t dare provoke Florence. However, letting Fanny, who seemed naive, to test the waters was a good idea.

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and Harley exchanged knowing glances.

Jane mocked her. “Scared? Afraid your lies will

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