Chapter 45


    Chapter 45 Personally Send Me Out


    As evening arrived, the purple glow of dusk enveloped Jadeborough.


    “Are you still not going to provide an exnation, Finnegan?” asked Romona as she ate a big bowl of


    food she brought into the interrogation room while her feet rested on the table.


    As she chewed, she even intentionally asked, “You’re not hungry?”


    Finnegan remained silent with closed eyes.


    “I’m impressed, you know. The Miles family, the Haimowitz family, the Zimmerman family, the Langdon


    family, the Wahlstrom family, the deputy governor, and many others called to plead for leniency on your


    behalf. Unfortunately for you, I’m not easily pressured. As long as you refuse to provide an exnation,


    no one can bail you out. In fact, the more those people try to get you out, the more convinced I am that


    you’ve done something bad!”


    A subtle look of surprise shed past Finnegan’s eyes as he opened them. So, the families weren’t as


    ipetent as I thought. They did their best, but Romona didn’t relent. I wonder how she’s so resistant


    to the pressure they’re applying on her when she’s just a police captain. It’s as though she isn’t afraid


    of offending anyone at all.


    He asked, “You’re from Durbaine, aren’t you?”


    Romona froze for a moment before the look in her eyes turned sharp. “Why are you asking. me that?”


    While she dide from Durbaine, she rarely brought it up to facilitate her work. Only a few people in


    Jadeborough were aware of that fact.


    Based on her reaction, Finnegan knew his guess was correct. I bet she’s the child of a prominent


    figure, which would exin why she’s capable of resisting an absurd amount of pressure.


    Thus, he smiled. “I didn’t expect you to be such a tough nut to crack. I suppose I’ll have to save


    myself.”


    “Save yourself? If even the deputy governor can’t persuade me, who do you think can get me to


    release you?” replied Romona smugly.


    Smirking, he stretched his hand toward her. “Can you hand me my phone?” To avoid her. from denying


    his request, he added, “You can’t restrict my freedom since I’m only here to ‘a*sist the investigation.”


    Upon hearing that, she did as he asked. “I’m still going to keep you here, even if you can summon a


    god.”


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    Without dy, Finnegan dialed a number after obtaining his phone.


    It rang for three seconds before the agitated voice of a middle-aged man was heard on the other end.


    “Dr. Larkin!”


    “I’m in a bit of trouble. The Jadeborough police captain, Romona Quickwood, has detained me, and I’m


    hungry because I haven’t had lunch yet. I hope she’ll personally send me out in ten minutes.” When


    Finnegan ended his sentence, he hung up and ced the phone on the


    table.


    Romona mocked, “Still acting, eh? No matter what, I’m not releasing you! Keep dreaming!”


    Then she intentionally chewed on her food unnecessarily loudly to provoke Finnegan.


    However, from his perspective, she was just acting very childishly.


    Thus, he shut his eyes tight and ignored her again.


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    Roughly seven minutester, just as Romona finished her meal and was about to interrogate. Finnegan


    again, her phone rang. Her expression shifted when she saw the name on the phone. Swiftly, she


    pressed the device on her car and stood. “Uncle Reynard!”


    The person on the other end spoke to her briefly before her expression changed. Confusion surfaced


    on her countenance before it transformed into shock.


    When the call ended, Romona stared at Finnegan with aplicated look. “Who are you? Why is


    General Reynard also asking me to release you?”


    The person on the other end of the call was Reynard Palmer, an officer of an important organization in


    Loang, Regulus Pavilion.


    It was one of the five most influential entities in Loang’s military.


    Romona couldn’t understand why someone as distinguished as Reynard would persuade her to


    release Finnegan.


    Smiling, Finnegan raised his cuffed hands. “Didn’t he tell you not to ask questions and do as he says,


    Captain Quickwood? Although I must admit, I’m surprised that Rey personally contacted you. No


    wonder you were able to detain me for hours.”


    Of course, she didn’t want to let him walk free just like that.


    Nevertheless, she didn’t have the guts to disobey Reynard, whomanded her in a steely tone. She


    gritted her teeth and reluctantly uncuffed Finnegan. “Get out of here.”


    As Finnegan stood and stretched his b*dy, he uttered, “I believe I said you’d have to be the one to send


    me out. Did you forget about it?”


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    “You… Fine, let’s go!” As furious as Romona was, she still opened the door for him.


    Her grim expression amused him as he remarked, “Interesting!”


    He strolled out of the interrogation room as she stared daggers at him while following him sullenly.


    “Finnegan!” Bernice eximed just as she saw Finnegan ambling into the lobby after entering the


    building with a middle-aged man and an old man.


    She was supporting the old man but left him upon seeing Finnegan.


    Smiling at her warmly, Finnegan rea*sured. “I’m fine. Sorry for making you worry.” Then he turned to


    the old man. “Hello, Old Mr. Zimmerman.”


    He recognized the old man as Bruce Zimmerman, the founder of Firebird Group and Bernice’s


    grandfather.


    Finnegan often saw the man on television. Hence, it was natural that he recognized the elder.


    Bruce, who came at Bernice’s insistence, eyed Finnegan before turning to the middle-aged man. “Sorry


    to have troubled you, Mr. Hawthorne.”


    Luther was stunned to see Finnegan. I only promised Bruce that I would check out the situation


    because I didn’t expect Romona would release Finnegan. Otherwise, I would’ve already agreed to


    Gilbert’s request. Why did she let him go?


    Turning his head, Finnegan nced at the morose Romona. “I’ll be taking my leave now, Captain


    Quickwood.”


    In response, she gritted her teeth and sneered.


    Smirking, Finnegan bade Luther goodbye before leaving with Bernice and Bruce,


    As Romona watched Finnegan leave under her permission, she shouted, “I want someone to


    apany me to meet Tristan now!” He’s the only one who can right this wrong!


    Luther wanted to stop her, but the moment he saw the rage on her face, he elected not to.


    Meanwhile, in Durbaine, a middle-aged, three-star general in military uniform hurriedly entered a


    heavily guarded but small courtyard. “I’ve obtained Mischievous Doctor’s whereabouts. He’s in


    Jadeborough right now. Old Mr. Samson is saved!”


    Someone from inside the building darted toward him. The man was the same age as the general but


    appeared much more educated.


    Panickily, he asked, “Dr. Larkin is in Jadeborough? Can you ask him toe to Durbaine and


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    treat my father as soon as possible?”


    A troubled look surfaced on Reynard’s countenance. “I’m afraid that won’t be doable. While he’s


    Eternal Medicine God’s apprentice, his approach is somewhat malicious. He’s very different from his


    teacher.”


    Then he informed the educated-looking man of Finnegan’s ten non-treatment rules.


    After that, he continued, “So, I think we should visit him instead. Otherwise, if we piss him off, he’ll


    refuse to treat your father.”


    The expression of the educated-looking man shifted before he turned to an old man. “Can my father


    survive a long trip, Dr. Cooper?”


    The old man replied, “He needs a few more days to get better before making the trip. Impable


    protective measures must also be taken to prevent his condition from deteriorating during the journey.”


    “In that case, we’ll wait a few more days before traveling to Jadeborough!”