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.

should have been in the limelight had Amelia on the

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

you, Dexter!” Even at such a time, she did not forget to shoot Finnegan a contemptuous look and remarked, “You’re unlike some people

assuming that Finnegan used the relocation funds to give himself airs and that the ones truly capable

crowd started flattering Amelia and Dexter again, dispelling

unbothered about it, merely drinking alone. Meanwhile, Rhiannon, Lindsey,

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,

Finnegan’s countenance, and a cold gleam glinted in his

was clear as day that Amelia was vengeful, so it made

and did not suspect anything malicious. “Thank you,

to speak up, chose to remain silent. Oh well, I’ll go with her

they stepped out of the bar after finishing all thirty-eight bottles of

Xandra

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already driven it away. As such, Xandra and two other classmates hitched a ride with Amelia in her Mercedes-Benz C- Class

car that had been parked at the left of the bar

foot the bill. “My brother knew we’d be drinking a lot, so he helped to ask

she reminded Rhiannon once more. “Remember to go over on Monday. Otherwise, you won’t stand a chance anymore.”

I’ll definitely be

no time, everyone hailed taxis and left. Only Finnegan, Rhiannon, and

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

planning to go over to

all, she wanted to convince Lindsey to get together with

“By the way, if you want to go to Pentariver Group on Monday, I’ll go with you.”

“Is that necessary?”

you in a

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

the possibility of that was nil, Rhiannon still nodded obediently.

designated

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

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about it when he bought her car the other day. But then, he did not expect it to be held at

it. Remember to text me when you reach