Chapter 75 Very Impressed Queenieâs voice attracted everyoneâs attention to their table.
Everyone had a playful look on their faces.
The Long Life Pill that Liam had offered to give as a gift was priceless.
Queenieâs announcement that Finnegan was Berniceâs boyfriend implied that Finneganâs gift must be even more precious than Liamâs, turning up the heat on Finneganâs upcoming gift presentation.
It was a sly move to put Finnegan on the spot, as whatever he presented would now be compared to Liamâs gifts. If it wasnât as valuable as Liamâs, it could be interpreted as Finneganâs lack of respect toward Bruce.
Liam smirked. He was unaffected by Queenieâs remark about him being an outsider.
In fact, he responded with a playful tone, âWell, as Bernieâs boyfriend, Finnegan should naturally give a gift thatâs more valuable than mine.â
âAbsolutely! Finnegan, what have you prepared? Show us something impressive.â
âMr. Sable, an outsider, has already given such a precious gift. Your gift must be even more valuable.â
âCome on, my future brother-in-law. Donât be shy. Letâs see what youâve got!â
Around the table, both Timothy and the younger Zimmerman family members spoke up, clearly aiming to create an awkward moment for Finnegan and Bernice.
Bruce frowned slightly, thinking this might not be the best approach. Still, driven by his aversion and dislike for Finnegan, he refrained from intervening and simply watched the scene unfold.
Perhaps this would be a good way to make Finnegan back down.
In the face of their deliberate provocation, Finnegan reached out to stop Bernice from speaking up.
He rose from his seat and said, âYouâre right. As an outsider, even Mr. Sable has presented such a precious gift. As Bernieâs boyfriend, I canât fall short. However, before I reveal my gift. I have two questions.â He turned to Queenie and the others, a piercing look in his eyes. âMr. Sable, an outsider, has presented such a precious gift. As members of the Zimmerman family, why are your gifts so simple?â
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C The question hit like a verbal blow, cutting straight to the heart of the matter.
Queenie and the others stiffened visibly, their faces clouded with embarrassment.
They had been so focused on targeting Bernice and Finnegan that they had forgotten they were also part of the Zimmerman family. Their own gifts were equally lacking in value. compared to Liamâs.
Yet, despite the awkwardness, Queenie said, âThe value of the gift for Grandpaâs celebration doesnât matter. Itâs the thought that counts.â
However, before Queenie could finish, he caught the faint mockery in Finneganâs expression.
Her brows furrowed, and her expression changed when she realized she had made a mistake.
Finnegan said sarcastically. âThe value of the gift doesnât matter for your gift, but itâs crucial for mine?
You have such double standards!â
No one had expected that Finneganâs wit and words were able to turn the situation around so swiftly.
With just a few sentences, he had dispelled the awkwardness in the air.
From that point on, whether Finneganâs gift outshone Liamâs or not, no one dared to comment another word about it.
A hint of a gentle smile appeared in Berniceâs eyes.
Sasha, the representative from the Miles family, nudged her brother Trey. Her eyes sparkled as she said, âTrey, Mr. Larkin is impressive. If it were me, Iâd probably just end up feeling awkward.â
Trey replied in a hushed tone, âSomeone whoâs caught our dadâs attention is surely formidable.â
After returning the awkwardness back to Queenie and company, Finnegan was no longer concerned about the situation.
He rose from his seat and walked to the main table. Then, his gaze landed on the box containing two Long Life Pills in Liamâs hand. âHereâs my second question. Mr. Sable, are those really Long Life Pills?â
Liam, who had failed to watch Finnegan get humiliated, said, âOf course. Do you think 1 would give fake items as gifts?â
Everyone at the table nodded. Given the Sable familyâs status, there was no need for them to offer counterfeit gifts as they could afford to give the real deal.
Finneganâs lips curved into a faint smile. âThirteen years ago, an oil tycoon had desperately 24 sought a semi-finished Long Life Pill to extend his life by a year. He spent three days and nights pleading in Durbaine, offering one billion and a ten-year oil field usage rights to the National Medical Center, just for one pill.â
He continued, âThis incident made it to the news, showcasing how the wealthy value their lives. He spent seven to eight billion in total just to buy another yearâs worth of life. That was thirteen years ago.
Today, the price of a Long Life Pill has soared beyond ten billion. I must say, Mr. Sable, Iâm truly impressed.â
Liamâs brows furrowed. âWhat exactly are you trying to say?â
With a meaningful smile, Finnegan answered, âIâm saying that youâre generous beyond. measure and treat money like dirt. Youâre gifting two Long Life Pills, which are valued at over twenty billion in total.
Thatâs the value of all the assets of the Sable family, right? Yet, youâre offering them so casually as a gift. Thatâs truly remarkable, and Iâm very impressed!â
Everyone was shocked.
All eyes turned to the Long Life Pills in Liamâs hands.
How could Liam possibly be this generous?
wwwwwwwwww.windo Thirteen years ago, Bruce had naturally paid attention to that incident as well. Now, thanks to Finneganâs reminder, the admiration in his gaze toward the Long Life Pills lessened, and he wasnât as excited as before.
Even Millicent frowned, her thoughts racing.
She had believed the pills were genuine until Finneganâs well-founded statement about their worth.
Now, she was sure that they were fake.
After all, the Sable family could earn over a hundred billion by selling them abroad, instantly securing their position as one of Jadeboroughâs ten prominent families.
Why would they give the pills away just to please them so that he could marry Bernice?
However, as the wheels in her mind turned, Millicent scolded Finnegan instead, âWhat do you know?
This shows Mr. Sableâs noble character and his priority on relationships!â
Bruce nodded in agreement. âThe Long Life Pill is indeed valuable, but compared to a good relationship, itâs not worth so much. Finnegan, donât be too narrow-minded, and donât measure Mr.
Sableâs generosity with your own yardstick.â He then gestured to the butler. âTake Mr. Sableâs gift.â
Liam blinked, quickly understanding the situation. Bruce and his wife were intervening to defend him.
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r Liamâs lips quirked up as he looked at Finnegan.
See that? Even if these are indeed fake, those old folks will still treat them as genuine.
Of course, there was also irritation simmering within Liam.
Despite Bruce and his wife defending his reputation for him, the other guests now viewed him as a joke for presenting fake Long Life Pills to win favor.
Finnegan wasnât surprised by this outcome. The silence from Bruce and his wife when Queenie deliberately caused trouble indicated that they leaned toward Liam, the heir of the Sable family.
Seeing that his grandson had been humiliated, Reginald also had a dark expression on his face. After all, the situation had caused his own reputation to take a hit. It was just that no one dared to say it aloud.
He looked at Finnegan coldly and said in a grim tone, âYoung man, you seem to know quite a lot!â
Those familiar with Reginald knew that he was truly angered, but Finnegan remained. entirely unfazed.
He took out a small box he had prepared in advance and said, âOld Mr. Zimmerman, today marks your seventieth birthday, and this is my gift to you. I wish you a long and prosperous life!â
Millicent expressed her disdain. âWhat is this?â
To everyoneâs shock, Finnegan responded calmly, âItâs quite a coincidence, actually. This is also a Long Life Pill, but itâs a real and complete one!â
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