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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to the driver and

usually worked in shifts. Today, everyone was here

caught a cab with

less embarrassed despite the remaining driver. His discomfort was unbearable, and

and awkwardly reached

awkwardly dealing with his

he grabbed and turned

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

him? Where is he then?” a voice sneered.

smirking triumphantly

Christopher had been there, he would have recognized her as the one

even more color. “He’s probably busy,” she weakly explained, then remembered Christopher’s affection for her

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took the initiative to

sought out Jane after overhearing a call on Christopher’s phone in

Fanny knew Christopher had been dating a lady from

appease Michael. The only person he

couldn’t help feeling uneasy about the other woman’s prolonged presence around

she felt the need to assert her dominance by confronting Jane.

and hoped Jane would gracefully

to seem completely indifferent, instead mocking her appearance

the

beside Jane,

to leave? Didn’t you say Christopher likes you? If you’re

maliciously as she spoke. Fanny didn’t catch on, but Jane understood why

club, saying he was with Florence, Jane wouldn’t dare provoke Florence. However, letting Fanny, who seemed naive, to test the waters

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and Harley exchanged

Afraid

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