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    Jane did not foresee Florence’s sudden arrival.


    Upon the sudden entrance of a few individuals into the private room, Jane, who was still being served


    drinks by the person summoned by Harley, cast a narrowed gaze toward the door.


    “Who is present?” Experiencing irritation due to the intrusion, Harley red at the


    neers.


    The man standing at the door, dressed in a formal suit with a clear bodyguard presence, gestured to


    Jane and Harley, indicating that his presence was solely to assist in opening the door. Upon verifying


    the bodyguard’s identity, Jane and Harley observed as he moved to the side, unveiling Florence


    standing behind him.


    “Mi–Miss Shelton?” Harley stammered in astonishment, nearly choking on her words.


    Florence casually nced at them, disregarding Harley, and waved her hand before her nose while


    disdainfully speaking. “Transfer them to an alternative room. Upon issuing themand, she


    proceeded into the adjoining private room.


    Despite feeling somewhat bewildered, Jane and Harley obedientlyplied with Florence’s instruction


    and moved to the new private room.


    Very soon, in the uing private room. Jane and Harley were positioned in seats opposite. Florence.


    *Miss Shelton, do you need any assistance from us?” Harley politely inquired, directing hist question


    towards Florence.


    Florence observed the duo before her and asked, “Who is Jane Coolidge?”


    Jane’s expression changed momentarily, but she promptlyposed herself and responded,


    I am Miss Shelton. How may I assist you?” Upon responding cautiously, she contemted her recent


    actions. Upon further reflection, she realized she had notmitted any offence against Miss Shelton


    from the Shelton Family. Momentarily experiencing a state of confusion. Harley also gazed at her,


    indicating with a lowered head and eyes. Upon witnessing it, Jane could only shake her head


    helplessly in response.


    Despite their belief in their discretion, Florence closely observed their interactions. Nevertheless, she


    refrained from revealing their intentions and asked, “Are you Christopher’s girlfriend?” Florence


    observed Jane closely. Initially, Florence had nned to capture Christopher as a means to exert


    pressure on Jonathan. However, she had not foreseen Christopher’s prompt return to Riverdon. Given


    the potential difficulty in locating Christopher, she considered it equally effective to find his girlfriend.


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    Upon receiving this information, Jane promptly shook her head and provided rification. “Miss


    Shelton, Christopher and I have separated. He has returned to Riverdon, making it unfeasible for us to


    reunite.” Motivated by self–preservation, Jane promptly disavowed any connection with Christopher.


    Upon noticing Florence’s furrowed brow, Jane felt a sense of regret.


    Fortunately, Florence only conveyed slight disapproval before giving instructions. “Summon


    Christopher to return to Nortnd.”


    Jane acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Florence’s intentions and realized that convincing


    Christopher to return at this point would probably not be sessful. She murmured, “Miss Shelton, if I


    request him to return, he will not approve. Look…”


    Before Jane could provide further details, Florence’spanion impatiently interrupted. “If Miss


    Shelton directs you to make a call, pleaseply. Why hesitate?”


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    Jane promptly retrieved her phone and dialed Christopher’s number without further dy.


    Despite the persistent ringing. Christopher did not respond. Jane experienced a feeling of relief.


    Usually, hisck of response would have led her to devise different forms of retaliation. However, she


    harbored a silent hope that he would never respond. Upon the persistent ringing of the unanswered


    call, Jane exhaled a sigh of relief.


    Just as Jane was about to inform Florence that she was no longer affiliated with Christopher, Florence


    abruptly signaled to the person next to her. “Use this cell phone to call him again.”


    The individual gave Jane a cell phone and directed her to reach out to Christopher once


    more.


    Jane refrained from showing any signs of discontent on her face. She epted the cell phone and


    promptly entered Christopher’s number before making the call.


    On this asion, the phone rang multiple times before Christopher responded, “Hello?” His voice


    came through the phone.


    Jane nced at Florence, who respondedposedly before speaking abruptly. “Christopher, it is


    imperative that you promptly return to Nortnd.”


    Upon receiving a call from Jane, Christopher disyed surprise and asked, “Jane?” On this asion,


    he omitted the formal salutation and addressed her by her name, Jane.


    Jane experienced a feeling of relief in response to Christopher’s tone. “It’s me, Jane. Did you hear me


    asking you to return to Nortnd?” Her usual authoritative tone was apanied by a subtle tremor


    that was challenging to discern.


    Florence attentively observed Jane and awaited Christopher’s reaction.


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    Christopher didn’t keep them waiting for an extended period and responded coldly. “Jane, I am not


    obligated to adhere to your directives.”


    Christopher’s words resonated with Jane, delineating clear boundaries between them for Florence.


    Jane exhaled a sigh of relief and was on the verge of concluding the call when Florence intercepted the


    phone from her.


    “Christopher, did Jonathan instruct you to hide in Riverdon?” Florence’s voice exhibited at passive


    quality, yet it also conveyed a subtle undertone of coldness.


    Christopher didn’t respond immediately. However, Florence could perceive him inhaling on the other


    end.


    Florence maintained herposure andmented, “Ensure that you hide effectively in Riverdon.”


    Only after Florence ended the call did Christopher experience a feeling of relief. He had never


    anticipated that Florence would have anymunication with Jane. He could not risk opposing both


    individuals, with Florence being particrly influential. Christopher felt a persistent sense of unease


    due to the actions of the ruthless individuals und


    Florence’s leadership. Without dy, he quickly returned to the Sanders Family. Despitecking the


    same level of freedom within his home environment, it is undeniable that he was more secure there.


    Upon Christopher’s early return home, Teresa felt joyful. “You have demonstrated maturity and a sense


    of responsibility.” She didn’t hesitate tomend Christopher. She experienced genuine happiness


    within her heart.


    Christopher generally did not find pleasure in listening to Teresa’s lectures. However, he found it oddly


    comforting at that moment. Considering Florence’s caution, hepliantly sat beside Teresa and


    conversed with her.


    When Michael returned home, he observed Teresa and Christopher’s warm and affectionate


    interaction. “Hmph.” He emitted a grunt from the doorway.


    Upon perceiving the intentional noise made by Michael, Teresa hastened to wee him. “Michael,


    you’re back. You must be tired.” She had be ustomed to assuming at maternal role and


    excelling in every aspect.


    Upon seeing her, Michael experienced a notable enhancement in his mood.


    Christopher stood up as well.


    “Dad.” He eximed as Michael neared.


    Michael snorted. “Are you not out partying?”


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    Christopher promptly shook his head. After arriving home, he proceeded to change his attire and take a


    shower. To ensure he did not smell of alcohol, he actively sought out Teresa and dutifully engaged in


    conversation with her.