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Chapter 38
Chapter 38
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 rea*sured 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 gla*ses, 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 a*suming 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-Cla*s belonged to Jessica, so the latter had already driven it away. As such,
Xandra and two other cla*smates hitched a ride with Amelia in her Mercedes-Benz C- Cla*s 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?”
you in a
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!”