Book TRK
Chatper 199
Chatper 199
Chapter 199 Do You Think I Am Kind
Upon their first meeting, Myla took an immediate dislike to Finnegan.
In the midst of his thoughts, Finnegan immediately understood what was going on.
Keaton had already played the victim first.
However, Finnegan didn’t get angry. Instead, he smiled and asked, “Ms. Caulder, I’m curious, what unsightly thing have I done?”
“The things you’ve done make me sick. I can’t even bring myself to talk about it. Have the decency to leave once you’re done eating!” Myla responded indifferently, taking Keaton’s arm. “Let’s go. Staying with these kinds of people only makes me uncomfortable. Let’s move ahead. I’ll introduce you to a few people.”
Without giving Finnegan a chance to explain, she took Keaton’s arm and left.
The latter turned around, making faces at Finnegan, full of provocation.
Finnegan narrowed his eyes, unwilling to swallow that insult.
As Keaton turned around, Finnegan opened his right hand, revealing two silver needles hidden in his palm.
With a bend of the finger, two silver needles, silent and deadly, were launched, embedding themselves into Keaton’s head.
Keaton, secretly admiring his brilliance, grunted and unexpectedly collapsed on the ground.
Myla asked anxiously, “Keaton, what’s wrong with you?”
“I’m feeling a bit dizzy all of a sudden, probably because I didn’t sleep well last night.” Keaton was somewhat puzzled, rising to his feet with the help of Myla.
With a smile, Finnegan asked, “Keaton, what did you tell Ms. Caulder?”
“It’s none of your-” Keaton turned around impatiently.
The words were on the tip of my tongue, but he found myself speaking uncontrollably, “I told Myla that you conspired with a woman last night to set me up, trying to blackmail me into swindling money. Lalso told her that, because I refused to submit, you beat me up. It was utterly despicable. I then told her to speak with Old Mr. Caulder afterward to not be deceived by you.”
After speaking, Keaton quickly covered his mouth, his face full of surprise. What’s wrong with me? Why did I answer so honestly?
Myla snorted. “Finnegan, why do you insist on making Keaton speak about it? Do you find it amusing to embarrass yourself?”
Finnegan nodded in sudden realization. “I see now what playing the victim is, but it seems more like he’s twisting the facts.
Even though it was Keaton who took advantage of Lindsey, it ended up looking like he was the victim of a
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Keaton’s eyes twitched as he said, “I think you’re the one twisting the truth here, brat. Unfortunately for you, Myla won’t believe you, and neither will Old Mr. Caulder. They trust Myla more than they’d ever trust you!”
“Is this what you mean by ‘closer to an outsider than to one’s family?” Finnegan smirked.
Keaton snorted. “I didn’t- Yes, that’s exactly what I just mentioned earlier. Even if I lic, Myla will only believe me, not you.”
After he said that, his face changed dramatically,
Quickly, he explained to the bewildered Myla. “Myla, only said that we are close, but I have never lied to you.”
He was utterly puzzled, wondering why he was spilling the truth.
At that moment, William walked over and asked, “The banquet is about to start. What are you guys still doing here?”
Finnegan teased, “Yeah, Keaton, what are you doing here?”
Keaton found himself speaking uncontrollably again, “I’m afraid you’ll reveal the truth about last night, so I want to play the victim and distort the facts first. This way, if Myla believes me, it won’t matter what you say.”
It had happened multiple times already.
After finishing his sentence, Keaton slapped his own mouth. “What’s going on? Why is my mouth running off?”
Myla frowned. “Keaton, what did you just say?”
William approached. “Keaton, how did you come to know Mr. Larkin?”
He felt there was something unusual about it.
Keaton shook his head, “It’s nothing, I-”
Before he could finish speaking, Finnegan gently coughed. “Yes, how did we meet?”
Finnegan’s voice was as enchanting as magic.
Keaton gritted his teeth, trying to resist the temptation to speak, but he couldn’t control himself. “Last night, I went to a bar for a drink. I saw a woman who was drunk in the restroom, and I took her back to my car with the intention of taking advantage of her.”
As he spoke, tears welled in his eyes.
Unfortunately, he still couldn’t control his mouth. “You suddenly appeared at the crucial moment and pulled me away and even gave me a beating. That’s why I hold a grudge against you.”
After finishing his sentence in one breath, Keaton’s face turned completely pale. “Mr. William, Myla, this is
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not what I meant to say. I’ve never done such a thing.”
Suddenly, he turned to Finnegan and roared, “What have you done to me, brat?”
Every time Finnegan asked him a question, he couldn’t help but tell the truth.
Finnegan saw Desmond supporting Soren as they walked over from a distance,
With a light sigh, Finnegan stood up. “They say the nerve centers for truth and lies reside in the brain. I didn’t do much, really. All I did was slightly stimulate the part of your brain that tells the truth, making it impossible for you to lie.”
“No, what I just said wasn’t the truth. You’ve played tricks on me,” spat Keaton.
With a faint smile, Finnegan stepped forward. “In that case, tell me what are your thoughts on Ms. Caulder and the Caulder family.”
Keaton’s face changed dramatically once again.
He wanted to control himself, but he simply couldn’t.
As soon as he opened his mouth, he said, “I want to win over Myla, not just because she is Mr. Jeremiah’s only daughter, but also because she is Old Mr. Caulder’s eldest granddaughter. If I can win her over, I will be able to take over Mr. Jeremiah’s education group in the future and use the Caulder family’s connections. to help my father rise in status.”
At that point, Keaton burst into tears.
He knelt before Finnegan. “Stop messing with me. Please don’t mess with me anymore, I beg you” If this continues, the Caulder family will sever ties with my family!
Unfortunately, Myla, William, and Soren all heard what he said. Their faces all darkened.
They could tell that everything Keaton said was the truth.
Finnegan chuckled, “Initially, out of respect for Old Mr. Caulder’s birthday, I had no intention of sett the score with you to avoid spoiling the mood. However, you were intent on picking one with me regardless. Do you really think I’m that kind-hearted?”
Keaton pleaded while crying. “I was wrong. Please spare me.”
At that point, Finnegan no longer had the intention to argue with Keaton.
Stretching lazily, he walked past Myla, who was visibly embarrassed and uncomfortable. “You’re born into a family of scholars, well-educated, and elegant in demeanor. Yet, it’s all just for show. What a pity!”
Myla’s expression subtly changed.
She raised her hand and slapped Keaton. “You’re shameless!”
If it weren’t for Keaton’s words, she would have been merely indifferent to Finnegan and Finnegan wouldn’t have accused her of being all show and no substance.
After learning everything from William, Soren looked at Keaton with disgust. “Get out, The Caulder
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family doesn’t welcome you anymore. William, call Owen again. I want him to know what his good son did!”
“Old Mr. Caulder, Mr. William, please, I was wrong, I was wrong!” No matter how much Keaton pleaded, it was to no avail.
William had Keaton thrown out of the Caulder residence.
Soren, however, still felt somewhat ticked off.
He glared at Myla directly. “Finn is right. You’re all show and no substance. I can’t believe I even considered introducing you to Finn before. From what I see now, you’re not worthy of him!”
After scolding his granddaughter, Soren, full of energy, had Desmond help him leave.
William sighed lightly. “Myla, you’ve really changed a lot since you entered the business world. I’m very disappointed!”
Myla’s cheeks flushed. “Uncle William, could it be that Keaton is lying, framed by that Finnegan?”
William did not respond. He left with a sigh.
Myla was so angry that her chest hurt. That Finnegan’s relying on other’s influence to bully people!