Chapter 203 Another Long Life Pill âFinnegan, I didnât expect you to gift something like this. Do you have no bottom line? There is a strong artificial fragrance. It doesnât even look like a traditional medicine pill, let alone the Long Life Pill.
Grandpa, please donât take it. It could be harmful to your health! Mr. Miles, Why are you all looking at me like that?â
However, as Myla spoke, she noticed that Gilbert and the others were looking at her with a mixture of disgust and a hint of sympathy, leaving her bewildered Winston cleared his throat and said, âMs. Caulder, we wouldnât believe others if they claimed to possess the Long Life Pill. But if this Long Life Pill is presented by Mr. Larkin, then it must certainly be genuine.â
Gilbert nodded. âExactly!â
âFinnegan has the Long Life Pill,â Bruce said, a mix of envy and jealousy in his voice. âHe brought one out during my birthday banquet. I foolishly rejected it. In the end, it was taken by Director Alexander Cooper, who became more than a decade younger!â
Pointing at the Long Life Pill in Sorenâs hand, he continued with bitterness, âIt looks exactly like this, with the same fragrance.â
Myla trembled, her face turning red.
With everyone vouching for Finnegan, saying it was fake would be like slapping Gilbert and the others in the face.
Isnât the semi-finished Long Life Pill something that only those big shots have? Did I just lose that bet?
Soren frowned as he glanced at Myla. Her performance today was somewhat disappointing.
Upon hearing everyone vouching for Finnegan, Jeremiah and William perked up. âDad, you should accep it.â
If Soren could live for another twenty years, he could continue to support the family.
After all, the Caulder family owed its success to him.
At this point, Finnegan also realized what was going on He looked at the Long Life Pill in amazement.
âCan such a small pill be so miraculous?â
âDesmond, why donât you take it back?â
Originally, Soren already felt undeserving. At this moment, he immediately handed it over without any hesitation.
After a moment of surprise, Desmond waved his hands and said, âNo, no. Since Finny gave it to you, yo should accept it. Besides, your longevity allows you to contribute more to the education sector of Loang which is far more necessary than someone insignificant like me!â
Desmondâs words were sincere, not just empty talk.
Feeling moved, Soren expressed his gratitude, âYou and your son are generous and magnanimous individuals. Thank you both. Iâll accept the Long Life Pill Turning to Jeremiah and William, be instructed, âFinnaved my life and now presented me with such a generous gift. From now on, no matter where, if the Latkin family encounters trouble, you brothers must unconditionally help and support them!â
Jeremiah and William responded, âYes!â
Finnegan chuckled âOld Mr. Caulder, you should take the Long Life Pill now lest something untoward happens.
Under the enticing temptation of a longer life, very few would care about Sorenâs identity.
Soren nodded readily.
He picked up the Long Life Pill and popped it into his mouth.
The eyes of everyone present were focused on him, eager to witness the miraculous effects of the Long Life Pill.
Three minutes later, Sorenâs shriveled and thin skin began to sweat and turn red. His skin also slowly started to puff up, as if it was being inflated.
Some of his graying hair roots quietly turned black, and the wrinkles on his face slowly tightened.
Ten minutes after taking the Long Life Pill, his hunched figure straightened up considerably, and his overall vitality seemed to increase instantly.
Fifteen minutes after taking the Long Life Pill, Soren underwent a drastic transformation.
He appeared at least fifteen years younger, resembling someone in their early sixties.
Even though Bruce had already seen it once with his own eyes, he couldnât help but feel envious at this moment. âThe Long Life Pill is truly miraculous as it can extend oneâs life by ten to twenty years!â
Millicent felt like she had swallowed a dead rat.
Glaring fiercely at Finnegan, she gritted his teeth in anger.
Jeremiah and William walked up to Finnegan, bowing in unison. âThank you, Mr. Larkin!â
Mylaâs face showed a complex expression. She felt embarrassed.
Nevertheless, she also stepped forward and bowed. âThank you, Mr. Larkin.â
Finnegan had just given away the invaluable Long Life Pill just like that. Myla realized her mistake; she was the one who lacked vision.
Finnegan waved his hand. âOld Mr. Caulder has dedicated his life to the education sector of Loang and cultivated numerous talents. This is what he deserves, so you donât need to thank me.â
However, the Caulder family still expressed their gratitude to Finnegan.
Soren asked, âFinn, why do I feel so hungry?â
Finnegan replied, âYour bodily functions are much younger now. The amount of food you used to consume isnât enough, hence the hunger.â
Upon hearing this, Soren nodded. He expressed his gratitude to Finnegan once again. âFinn, thank you!â
Gilbert and Winston exchanged glances, further solidifying their determination to build a good relationship with Finnegan.
Finnegan could not only save lives but also extend them!
The birthday banquet concluded.
Gilbert and Winston had other matters to attend to, so they instructed Trey before leaving.
Desmond was in high spirits, which was a rare occurrence. Coupled with Sorenâs insistence, Finnegan decided to let him spend the night at the Caulder residence.
He, along with Trey and the others, was escorted to the door by Myla.
âMr. Larkin, the lunch setting was restrictive, and we couldnât fully enjoy it. How about we gather again somewhere tonight?â
As he was about to leave, Trey, who had strengthened his relationship with Finnegan over the meal, proposed an idea.
âThatâs right, letâs get together tonight. We wonât leave until weâre drunk!â Felix added.
Mandy and the others didnât say anything, but their thoughts were the same.
Considering there was nothing else to do that day, Finnegan nodded. âSure, once you decide on a place, I me know.â
Felix said, âIâll arrange it. Later, Iâll have my cousin, Zephyr, come to pick you up. His chauffeur duty hası been fulfilled even once.â
Finnegan knew what Felix was planning, but he wasnât opposed to it. âSure!â he agreed.
After watching them leave, Finnegan turned around to see the four members of the Zimmerman family standing behind him.
Before he could speak, Millicent questioned in a cold voice, âFinnegan, youâre quite something! You claimed to have only one Long Life Pill last time, but today, you brought out another one and gave it to Old Mr. Caulder. As Berniceâs grandparents, are we undeserving of it?â
âShut up!â
Bruce, having sat with Soren and others earlier, had a rough understanding of Finnegan and realized tÅ werenât mere acquaintances.
Naturally, he couldnât let Millicent target Finnegan any further.
Nevertheless, Millicent remained stubborn. âBruce, are you losing your mind? This young man wants with Bernice, yet he wonât even give us two Long Life Pills. And youâre still defending him?â
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Seeing that Millicentâs words were becoming more and more outrageous, Bruce quickly interrupted her and said to Finnegan, âWhen you have time, come over to our house with Bernie. Weâll take our leave now.â
Ignoring Millicent, who seemed unrelenting, Bruce pulled her along and gestured for Timothy and his sibling to follow him. They left the Caulder residence.
Finnegan stroked his chin. âOld Mr. Zimmerman seems to have come around, but it seems hard for that old woman to change her mind.â
Finnegan didnât care whether Millicent came around or not. After all, she wasnât Berniceâs real grandmother.
Turning around, he looked at the stiff-faced Myla with a playful glint in his eyes. âCan you handle losing?â
Thinking about their initial agreement, Myla responded in frustration, âI can handle losing!â
âGreat, then give me a ride and pay off your debt while youâre at it!â