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Florence wasn’t naive. She grasped Jonathan’s implication, and her expression soured instantly.
“Looks like Mr. Lawson and Miss Angela are quite cozy. Quite the envy- inducing pair,” she quipped, though her smile for him remained in place.
Jonathan, upon hearing her remark, simply cast her a cool glance.
Upon seeing his attention, Florence delighted in his focus and swiftly seized the opportunity to speak further.
“But isn’t it too soon for you to say such things?”
It was evident to anyone that Florence Shelton was trying to downplay her intentions, with the emphasis clearly on her second statement.
And so, Jonathan’s icy gaze grew even colder.
“Not too soon.” As Jonathan spoke, Florence couldn’t help but shiver, sensing a sudden chill in the air.
“Heh heh…” Florence smiled nervously and attempted to speak again. “Mr. Lawson, you really are…”
“Don’t bother with pleasantries.” He cut her off and gave a piercing and warning gaze. “What do you want to discuss?”
Florence had tried every trick in the book to arrange a meeting with him.
Whether it was about work, collaboration, business, or even academics, she had tried them all.
But aside from their initial encounter when there was a clash between her
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associates and his company’s security, Jonathan hadn’t given her any opportunity to approach him.
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Even when she boldly mentioned marriage during their first meeting, he remained unmoved.
To him, she was just another stranger.
The only thing that made her stand out was perhaps her connection to the Shelton Family.
It was because of his position that he didn’t order someone to throw her out despite her repeated appearances before him.
“What is it that you wish to discuss?” Florence Shelton rubbed her arms, ignoring the creeping fear in her heart, and put on a confident smile as she haughtily remarked, “Naturally, we should focus on matters of mutual interest.”
“Is that so? Then you and I have nothing to discuss.” Jonathan said coldly with a tinge of anger in his voice. If his warning glare could materialize, she would have been skewered by countless blades.
Although she wasn’t physically pierced, a strange, bone–deep fear began to gnaw at her. Yet, strangely enough, this chilling fear thrilled her to no end.
Yes, that’s the sensation. When she first laid eyes on him, it was this feeling. that ignited her interest in him!
The aura surrounding this man utterly captivated her. She was completely enamored.
However, he didn’t acknowledge her and said calmly, “Since there’s nothing more to discuss, there’s no need for us to dine together.”
Florence’s thoughts were interrupted, and sensing his possible desire to
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leave or to prompt her departure, she quickly recalled the plan she had devised in the car and said, “Mr. Lawson, please don’t be upset. If you don’t like it, I’ll change the subject.”
Equally anxious was Christopher. Despite his previous efforts to remain inconspicuous, he couldn’t help but look at Jonathan with pleading eyes. filled with hope.
Although his gaze pleaded for understanding, he didn’t dare to speak up.
Jonathan seemed unaware of Christopher’s presence as he turned his attention to Angela, who was deep in thought..
She grasped his intention; he was giving her the respect to make the decision.
She disregarded Christopher’s gaze. His current actions weren’t enough to influence her decision, so she saw no reason to acknowledge him.
Though she didn’t care much for Florence, she couldn’t deny that the best. way to keep her from getting involved with Jonathan again was to take Christopher away and send him back to Riverdon.
Her thoughts raced, but only a moment had passed.
Once she had decided, she simply shook her head at Jonathan..
Jonathan understood her signal and remained composed, though Florence seemed oblivious to their silent exchange.
Upon seeing Angela shake her head, Florence assumed she didn’t want to join them for the meal, and as a result, she grew a bit anxious.
Though her smile remained, her words lost their previous courtesy as she spoke to them, “Mr. Lawson, you’re not afraid, are you? It’s just a
conversation. Or perhaps, Miss Angela, you’re not interested?”
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Florence was used to speaking her mind openly, and with this remark, she felt a sense of relief. Previously, she had only acted agreeably to impress Jonathan. Hence, she suppressed her true feelings.
Angela paid no heed to her words and dismissed them like background noise. But she keenly observed that Jonathan was growing angry.
Her surprise was evident as she swiftly clasped his hand while her other hand moved to gently stroke his back. Each motion was a comforting
caress.
His demeanor softened under her touch, and his gaze dropped to meet her concerned eyes. He murmured, “I’m alright. You weren’t frightened, were you?”
His irritation stemmed from Florence’s schemes involving Angela.
If it were just about him, he might have shrugged it off. But when Angela was involved, he couldn’t simply overlook it!
Angela’s smile was warm and reassuring as she replied, “I’m not a child. How could I be scared by that?”
Yet, beneath her composed exterior, she fretted over his emotions.
With just one glance, he could discern her worry. His tone remained composed yet firm as he advised, “Then don’t lend an ear to her gibberish.”
Angela couldn’t suppress a smile at his words.
Across the table, Florence observed the pair. Their hushed conversation was beyond her reach. She gritted her teeth in frustration and glared at Angela, who wore a faint smile.
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the only one besides Jonathan will be me!
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“Mr. Lawson?” Florence couldn’t bear the intimacy between the two and called out loudly.
Jonathan completely disregarded her and calmly asked Angela, “Angela, do you still want to dine here?”
This suggested that Angela had to decide whether to rescue Christopher
now or not.
Christopher immediately gazed earnestly at Angela, and at the risk of being resented by Florence, he shouted, “Mrs. Lawson, please save me!“,
Florence angrily stomped on his foot.
Christopher dared not speak again and only continued to gaze pitifully at Angela.
At this moment, he cared little about being embarrassed.
After all, in his view, Angela was much easier to negotiate with than Jonathan.
While Christopher exuded confidence, Florence remained notably composed.
Christopher’s glance at Angela went unnoticed as her attention remained fixed on Jonathan.
Noticing Florence’s persistent stare at Jonathan, Angela said, “Miss Shelton, could you enlighten us on what you’d like to discuss with Jonathan?”
Buoyed by Jonathan’s support, Angela felt compelled to respond.
Florence bristled at Angela’s question and felt particularly annoyed,
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especially when she saw the faint smile on the latter’s face.
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Were it not for Jonathan’s protective presence beside Angela, Florence wouldn’t have bothered with her.
But Angela’s smugness would soon be short–lived.
Florence’s subordinates were already executing her orders from the car. Now, all she had to do was bide her time and wait in silence.
