Chapter 461 They Were Not Together spite of two cars trailing behind, the lead car maintained its speed unaffected.
Soon after, Jonathanâs pair of vehicles pulled up outside the company building.
Florence instructed the driver to park nearby, while James positioned his car adjacent to Florenceâs.
Unbeknownst to him, James had been tailing Florenceâs car, mistaking it for Jonathanâs.
Therefore, when he parked, he assumed the occupants exiting the vehicle were Jonathanâs associates.
His aim was to find Angela, intending to explain his motives directly to whoever emerged.
However, upon seeing the person exiting the car, he was momentarily taken aback. âMiss Florence Shelton?â
James had been briefed about Florence by Hugh beforehand, and he had also gained insights into the achievements of the Shelton Family from a friend before his arrival in Northland. He knew Florence, recognized as the lady of the Shelton Family, had assumed the role of heir to the family.
Thus, even though they hadnât formally met, he had glimpsed her photograph in the newspaper provided by his friend.
As someone acknowledged her presence, Florence casually turned her head, seemingly. indifferent to James.
Despite being informed by her companions in the car that they were being trailed, Florence remained unperturbed.
She was confident that no one would dare to challenge her in Northland for the time being.
In a moment of inadvertence, James spoke up, only to swiftly realize his mistake. Initially contemplating avoiding Florence, he discovered her superior skill in ignoring others.
Because at that moment, she was already making her way toward Jonathan and his companions.
Without hesitation, he followed suit.
He needed to meet Angela today, as he needed to identify who was pressuring the police station and hindering his efforts to secure Josephâs release on bail.
Chapter 461They Were Not Together While Florence paid no attention to the discreet tail following her, those around her were len. One individual promptly stepped forward and blocked Jamesâ path.
âWho are you? Why are you following Miss Shelton?â the individual questioned.
Observing James in formal attire but alone in the car with no other occupants, the individual became less guarded.
Upon recognizing Florence, James felt a twinge of apprehension and instinctively opted to candidly reveal his intentions.
With a positive demeanor, he explained his purpose to the individual. In response, the person simply stated, âYou wait back here for now.â
James didnât dare to protest. Observing his compliance, the individual swiftly turned and caught up with Florence and the others. Subsequently, he briefed the leader on James intentions.
âIs he seeking Jonathan too?â Florence casually inquired after being informed.
With two cars, Jonathanâs group hurriedly entered the company building as if escaping a flood or a wild animal.
Florenceâs car wasnât parked nearby, and she was detained outside the building after a brief pursuit.
She hadnât anticipated losing them and was now feeling frustrated.
Furthermore, she couldnât help but speculate whether Jonathanâs apparent lack of awareness of their presence was a result of her teamâs exceptional tracking skills, or if Jonathan was deliberately feigning ignorance to lose them.
Despite her teamâs earlier exchange of pleasantries with the receptionist, they were met with the same composed demeanor in response. Nevertheless, they remained waiting in the downstairs reception lobby.
Upon inquiry, her subordinate promptly responded, âWell, sounds like it. He mentioned that he was here to see Angela.â
âAngela?â Florence repeated the name with a disapproving tone, recalling the incident where Angela had turned her away at the door, solidifying her negative opinion of her.
Moreover, Angela was her rival.
Even though Florence hadnât yet plotted any harm against Angela, it was also implausible for her to treat Angela overly kindly.
Blister 401 They Were Not Together Did he mention anything else?â Florence asked casually while awaiting further details from Jonathanâs group.
âNo, Miss Shelton. But donât worry, I told him to wait behind us,â reassured her subordinate.
Florence impatiently clapped her hands. âBring him here,â she demanded.
In Florenceâs opinion, even though they werenât together, that man might still be useful.
She thought to herself, heâs here for Angela and she is willing to meet him, then there might be a chance for me to meet Jonathan. And since he recognizes me and obediently follows my teamâs orders, he surely wouldnât refuse my request.
Upon receiving Florenceâs instructions, her subordinate hurried to fetch James.
When James was called, his expression was somewhat complex.
âMiss Shelton, is there something you need from me?â he asked.
Florence lazily glanced at him before inquiring, âWhy are you seeking Angela? Will she agree to meet you?â
She didnât want to waste time on small talk, as her time was valuable.
âI need to discuss something with her.â James replied, his face slightly tense.
He hadnât expected to encounter Florence right after hearing about her from Hugh. What a coincidence.
âCan you guarantee sheâll agree to see you?â Florence questioned.
James promptly replied. âIâm Angelaâs brother. If I show up, she should be willing to meet 1. me.
In truth, he wasnât entirely sure of his statement, but under Florenceâs suspicious gaze, he blurted out the bold claim without much thought.
Immediately after speaking, he regretted his words and wished to retract them. However, before he could, Florence clapped her hands and exclaimed, âSo you indeed are Angelaâs brother?â
Florence was genuinely delighted, as she had been contemplating how to arrange a meeting with Jonathan. If James could successfully meet Angela, perhaps she wouldnât need to worry about meeting Jonathan herself.
âYes, indeed.â James felt a prickling sensation on his scalp but chose to remain silent.
08:0 Chapter 461 They Were Not Together Iâll go with you. You go and inform the receptionist,â Florence urged, nudging James toward the front desk without waiting for his response.
Confused, James complied with the instructions and approached the receptionist.
The receptionist greeted him warmly, noted Jamesâ purpose, and said, âSir, please wait in the lobby. I have informed Mrs.
Lawson. However, whether Mrs. Lawson will meet you or not depends on her own decision.â
The current receptionists at Jonathanâs company were not the same individuals as before; they had been replaced by bolder personnel. Additionally, there were security personnel stationed in the hall at all times, which actually bolstered her confidence a bit more.
Upon hearing Angela referred to as âMrs. Lawson,â James subtly frowned. However, remembering his need to speak with Angela, he obediently took a seat on the side.
James refrained from getting too close to Florence, recalling Hughâs warning about her past actionsâafter Fanny was taken away by Jane, she was taken over by Florence.
Even though Fanny had returned, Florence was still not to be underestimated.
Two groups of people waited downstairs, each with their own thoughts.