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 driver and exited the vehicle with another

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

with his colleague

the bodyguards gone, Christopher felt less embarrassed despite the remaining driver. His

back seat and awkwardly reached for his

as Christopher was awkwardly dealing with his

fit of anger, he grabbed and turned off the phone without

dialed again, only to find it had been turned

could summon him? Where is

speaker was Jane, smirking triumphantly

as the one who had previously caused him significant trouble.

then remembered

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Christopher’s phone in

Fanny knew Christopher had been dating a lady

said that it was all to appease

about the other woman’s prolonged presence around

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

told Jane that Christopher liked her, not Jane, and hoped Jane would gracefully step back and break up

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

and unwilling to take the insult, she

beside Jane, stopped

Didn’t you say Christopher likes you? If you’re so sure, call him and let him confirm it

on, but Jane understood why Harley insisted on Fanny making the

he was with Florence, Jane wouldn’t dare provoke Florence. However, letting

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hesitation, Jane mocked her. “Scared? Afraid your lies will be exposed, huh?”

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