A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

Chapter 38 She Could Not Cry

With a mortified expression, Amelia dragged Dexter out of the bar for the time being. evidently to figure out a way

to raise the money needed to foot the bill. Otherwise, they would be utterly humiliated that night.

As for taking off, that would be unrealistic unless they planned to stay home forever henceforth.

“Is that really not our family’s relocation funds, Finn?”

Rhiannon was inwardly gleeful at the sight of Dexter and Amelia in dire straits, but still, she felt guilty about having

spent more than a million.

“Don’t worry. The relocation funds are with Mom and Dad. I didn’t use a single cent. That was truly my own

money!” Finnegan reassured in a whisper.

“Even then, you can’t splurge like that. You haven’t gotten a girlfriend yet.”

“Well, serves them right for trying to set us up. We definitely have to get back at them!”

A wealth of warmth suffused Rhiannon, and she said nothing further. But at that very moment, she resolved to help

her brother bag Lindsey, for the latter was rich. Consequently, he would not need to strive so hard.

It went without saying that Finnegan was oblivious to her thoughts. Smiling, he invited the crowd, who were all

wearing stiff expressions on their faces, to help themselves to the wine. “Why are you all just sitting around? Go on

and drink!”

Other than Nancy, everyone else appeared awkward. Although Finnegan had the server at the side help to fill the

glasses, the drink still tasted bitter to them.

Xandra even muttered, “He’ll be crying later after using the relocation funds to show off.”

About half an hour later, when everyone was wondering whether Amelia and Dexter had made a run for it, the

siblings returned.

Grinning widely, Dexter fibbed, “It’s Amelia’s birthday today, so my parents called to talk to her for a bit just now.”

Then, he summoned the server who took their order previously. “I’ll pay the other half of the bill now!”

He appeared exceedingly lavish, yet distinct reluctance showed in his eyes.

Beside him, Amelia made it even more evident From her strained smile, it seemed as though she would burst into

tears anytime.

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As Dexter had just spent a few hundred thousand of Jessica’s money, he did not dare seek her out in regard to the

present matter. Therefore, he mortgaged the car he gifted Amelia for three hundred thousand and borrowed eight

hundred thousand from a senior executive of Pentariver Group, agreeing to some outrageous demands the latter

proposed.

The mere thought that her birthday had been ruined when she should have been in the limelight had Amelia on the

verge of tears.

However, she knew that she could not cry. Thus, she forced a smile that looked more like at grimace. “Xan, come

with me later when the party wraps up. My brother said he’d bring us. out to make the acquaintance of a senior

executive from Pentariver Group. He can help you. gain entry into the company for an internship and ensure that

you’re offered a permanent position.”

Over the moon, Xandra gushed, “That’s great! Thank you, Dexter!” Even at such a time, she did not forget to shoot

Finnegan a contemptuous look and remarked, “You’re unlike some people who only know how to show off with his

family’s relocation funds and might not even afford to rent a place in the future.”

All the others nodded with envy written all over their faces, likewise assuming that Finnegan used the relocation

funds to give himself airs and that the ones truly capable were someone like Dexter.

At once, the crowd started flattering Amelia and Dexter again, dispelling their desolation and making them feel

much better.

Finnegan was unbothered about it, merely drinking alone. Meanwhile, Rhiannon, Lindsey, and Nancy talked among

themselves.

When things were drawing to an end, Amelia said to Rhiannon, “Oh yes, Rhia, my brother has also made

arrangements for you to intern at Pentariver Group. Remember to go over next Monday, and don’t be late.”

A frown marred Finnegan’s countenance, and a cold gleam glinted in his eyes.

It was clear as day that Amelia was vengeful, so it made no sense that she would still be sincere in helping

Rhiannon.

Alas, Rhiannon was naïve and did not suspect anything malicious. “Thank you, Amelia.”

Finnegan, who initially wanted to speak up, chose to remain silent. Oh well, I’ll go with her on Monday. They likely

can’t do much to her anyway.

It was past midnight when they stepped out of the bar after finishing all thirty-eight bottles of wine. Clearly, they all

had a bit too much to drink.

Wrapping an arm around Amelia, Xandra asked, “Where’s your car?”

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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class belonged to Jessica, so the latter had already driven it away. As such, Xandra and two

other classmates hitched a ride with Amelia in her Mercedes-Benz C- Class earlier.

Right then, however, the car that had been parked at the left of the bar entrance was nowhere to be seen.

The corners of Amelia’s mouth twitched. Naturally, she was too proud to admit that she had mortgaged the car to

foot the bill. “My brother knew we’d be drinking a lot, so he helped to ask the valet to drive it back first. Let’s hail a

taxi back.”

Before leaving, she reminded Rhiannon once more. “Remember to go over on Monday. Otherwise, you won’t stand

a chance anymore.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll definitely be there early.”

In no time, everyone hailed taxis and left. Only Finnegan, Rhiannon, and Lindsey remained at the bar entrance.

Rhiannon was still unaware that their house had been demolished, and Finnegan did not want to tell her about it

either. “Rhia, go back with Ms. Lindsey tonight. I’ll hail a taxi home. myself. Also, Ms. Lindsey is probably not working

these two days. Have her bring you someplace to practice driving and familiarize yourself with it. I’ve got a surprise

for few days!”

“Okay. I’m planning to go over to Ms. Lindsey’s place anyway.”

After all, she wanted to convince Lindsey to get together with her brother.

Oblivious to his sister’s thoughts, Finnegan added, “By the way, if you want to go to Pentariver Group on Monday, I’ll

go with you.”

“Is that necessary?”

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At that, Lindsey patted Rhiannon on the head. “Let your brother go with you, silly. It’s obvious that Amelia isn’t a

magnanimous person. It’s best for you to be careful since your brother put them at a disadvantage tonight.”

Despite feeling that the possibility of that was nil, Rhiannon still nodded obediently. “All right, then. I’ll be leaving

with Ms. Lindsey first.

Finnegan called a designated driver for them.

Just when Rhiannon had gotten into the car, she abruptly remembered an important matter. “Finn, it’s Ximena’s

engagement tomorrow. It’s ao at Goldarch Hotel, I told Dad I couldn’t attend because I’ve got extra lessons.

However, he would undoubtedly go with Mom. You’ve got to go with them, lest Uncle Raymond and his family pick

on them!”

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In truth, Finnegan had known about it when he bought her car the other day. But then, he did not expect it to be

held at Goldarch Hotel. It looks like that Yosef guy is from a wealthy family.

“Got it. Remember to text me when you reach home.”

As he watched the car drive away, he planned on getting a room at a hotel since he could not go home anyway

when his house had been demolished.

To his surprise, Alisha seemed to have been waiting for him. No sooner had he decided to do so than she had

already driven over at lightning speed. “Fancy a ride, handsome?”

Finnegan was momentarily startled before he swung open the car door and climbed into the vehicle. “Don’t tell me

you’d been waiting here all this while after leaving the hotel?”

At his question, Alisha glared at him in feigned resentment. “I had no choice as my grandpa. sent me over to do

your bidding. Naturally, I had to wait. Otherwise, I’d get skinned alive if you were unhappy, handsome.”

Her expression and tone made Finnegan feel like he was a sc*mbag who tossed her after bedding her.

away

He swiftly coughed and changed the subject. “Just find me a hotel. I’ll make do for a night.”

“But I’m hungry!”

“Don’t tell me you waited all this time without having dinner?”

“What do you think?”

Seeing Alisha’s aggrieved look, Finnegan lamented helplessly, “Verily, you’ve got looks but no brains. Go wherever

you like, then.”

Soon, Alisha drove into the underground parking of a building next to Supper City. It so happened that there was a

hotel upstairs.

Right after alighting from the car, Finnegan planned to reserve a room and check-in, but Alisha hugged his arm at

an awkward angle. “Don’t dream of leaving. I only starved myself until now because I waited for you. You must

keep me company tonight.”

Without warning, Finnegan wrapped an arm around her waist and pinned her against the wall. Alisha promptly

flushed bright red. “Oh, you want something thrilling. Hmm… Shall we do it in the car instead?”

All of a sudden, something hit the car with a bang, and the Ferrari’s alarm started blaring incessantly.

Amidst the din, a man sneered, “How impressive that you’re still so alert to danger when

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you’ve got a beauty with you. No wonder you could injure my junior so severely!”

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