Chapter 69
Chapter 69 Best Friend
Finnegan arrived at Firebird Group, Bernice was in a meeting.
she had already made arrangements in advance. As soon as he mentioned his
e the receptionist directed him to the CEO’s office to wait.
The office was spacious and well-lit, spanning over seventy square meters. Unlike the CEO’s offices in
some otherpanies, itcked the pretentious decorations and trinkets that often cluttered the
space.
Finnegan walked over to the front of the desk and casually picked up two photo frames.
One of the photo frames held a picture of Bernice with her family of three, while the other contained a
picture of a more crowded group.
It was a family portrait of the entire Zimmerman family.
Finnegan murmured, “It looks like my wife values family a lot, huh?”
If it were someone else, they would probably only disy a portrait of their immediate family.
Impressed, he set the frames back down. His attention was then drawn to the sandalwood incense
burner nearby, and his brows furrowed involuntarily. “Why hasn’t she gotten rid of this thing?”
In the incense burner was a lingering fragrance of A Thousand Dreams.
This is clearly the same incense burner that was used to release A Thousand Dreams which had cast
Bernice into a deep slumber.
“Don’t you know that you shouldn’t touch someone else’s belongings without permission?”
Just when Finnegan was contemting whether he should inquire about the origin of A Thousand
Dreams incense that Bernice had lit, a chilly female voice suddenly rang out from behind him.
He set the incense burner down and turned around, only to be met by a woman dressed in a ck
office suit. Standing at around one meter seventy, she exuded a cool and elegant aura and had
exquisite features that could only be described as stunning.
The woman’s beauty was only a notch below Bernice’s, if not on par.
However, her figure was undoubtedly a couple of times more alluring than Bernice’s.
Finnegan couldn’t help but let his gaze linger a few moments longer as a mischievous smile
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Finnegan I open you’ve been putting on a charming act in front of Bernie
Sensing her hosting Emmegan fowned and said. I believe this is our first encounter, isn’t it.
Omir senfed. Thiet ins is our fint meeting but I’ve heard Bernie mention your namemies times. I
used to have a somevitat favorable impression of you, but now it seems your deputation does hold up
in person. This only confirms my initial suspicion that Bemie stuit eter be with someone like you!”
ened hosting left Finnegan a bit puzzled. “And who might you be to make that
Wirth a disgusted expression. Candy renomed. Who I am is none of your business. Your only onem
should be that you re not worthy of Bertie. You’d better find an excuse to leave now. and don’t even
think about amending Old Mr Zimmerman’s birthday celebration with her.”
Having been best friends with Bernice for eleven years, she had already learned from the women that
she and Finnegan were in a romantic rtionship. Moreover, she also knew that Bemice was nting
to publicly announce their rtionship to everyone that night.
Chudy was somewhat opposed to this idea as she believed that if her best friend were to pursue a
romantic rtionship in should be with someone from the ten prominent families of Jadeborough.
However, she underwood Bentine’s personality well. The more she tried to persuade her, the mone it
seemed to have the opposite efect
As such, when the learned that Finnegan wasing, she conceived a n to point out his Raw and
make him back of on his own
looking at Noticing his gaze, Cindy Zalder’s face darkened, and she
ssed her arms in front of her. “You’re shameless!
ne blessed with a voluptuous figure, she was exquisitely attuned to men’s nces, he had nevere
across a man who would stare at her so unabashedly.
Finnegan smiled lightly, his gaze devoid of any ulterior motives. “You’ve misunderstood. As a dock it’s
just my instinct to observe. You’re quite unique, gorgeous.”
She has a fiery attitude, but it seems that there’s an underlying condition affecting this woman, causing
her a*sets to undergo continuous growth.
However, Cindy misinterpreted his words, and her expression grew even more unpleasant. So, you’re
Finnegan? It appears you’ve been putting on a charming act in front of Bernie, but deep down, you’re
just a womanizer!”
Sensing her hostility, Finnegan frowned and said, “I believe this is our first encounter, isn’t it,
gorgeous?”
Cindy scoffed, “Indeed, this is our first meeting, but I’ve heard Bernie mention your name countless
times. I used to have a somewhat favorable impression of you, but now it seems your reputation
doesn’t hold up in person. This only confirms my initial suspicion that Bernie should never be with
someone like you!”
The unexpected hostility left Finnegan a bit puzzled. “And who might you be to make that kind of
With a disgusted expression, Cindy retorted, “Who I am is none of your business. Your only concern
should be that you’re not worthy of Bernie. You’d better find an excuse to leave now, and don’t even
think about attending Old Mr. Zimmerman’s birthday celebration with her.”
Having been best friends with Bernice for eleven years, she had already learned from the woman that
she and Finnegan were in a romantic rtionship. Moreover, she also knew that Bernice was nning
to publicly announce their rtionship to everyone that night.
Cindy was somewhat opposed to this idea as she believed that if her best friend were to pursue a
romantic rtionship, it should be with someone from the ten prominent families of Jadeborough.
However, she understood Bernice’s personality well. The more she tried to persuade her, the more it
seemed to have the opposite effect.
As such, when she learned that Finnegan wasing, she conceived a n to point out his w and
make him back off on his own.
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Now that she had witnessed the man’s character in person, her determination grew even tronger,
Sheanis resolute in her conviction that she couldn’t allow him to be with Bernice.
Finnegan remained puzzled by her animosity and was gradually losing patience. “I’m sorry. but whether
I’m worthy or not is not for you to decide. I don’t need you to tell me what I should and shouldn’t do.”
What’s her deal? She just appeared out of nowhere and started giving me attitude. If it wasn’t because
I had no idea what her rtionship with Bernice was, I’d have pped some sense into her by now.
Finnegan, one should have a sense of self-awareness. Bernie is way out of your league!” Cindy’s voice
turned icy. “Besides, at the age of fourteen, Bernie was granted a special admission to Jadeborough
University. By eighteen, she was enrolled in Durbaine University and she obtained her master’s degree
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within two years. She joined thepany at twenty, and in just five years, she managed to double
Firebird Group’s market value. What do you have to offer inparison? If you think you’re worthy just
because you helped Bernie once, then you truly are deserving of contempt!”
Finnegan’s expression grew increasingly grim as he listened to her words that wereden with
personal attacks.
Should I teach this bratty woman a harsh lesson?
“Finnegan, you’re here.”
Just when Finnegan was deep in thought, Bernice walked in with a lively step and approached him with
a cheerful demeanor, much to the surprise of both Cindy and the a*sistant who was following behind.
When did the typicallyposed and reserved CEO ever exhibit such childlike behavior?
It seemed that Bernice had also realized she was acting a bit out of character, for she quickly changed
the subject, saying, “Cin, you’re here too?”
Cindy gave Finnegan a profound look before acting as if nothing had happened. “Well, you’ve been
talking about Finnegan all the time, and I happened to hear that he came to thepany, so I thought
I’de and see him for myself.”
Without suspecting anything, Bernice asked, “So, it seems that you two already know each other?”
“Know each other?” Finnegan looked at Cindy with a meaningful nce, and he seemed to grasp the
situation. “Well, she seems to know me. But right now, I don’t even know herst name or who she-”
Before he could finish his sentence, Cindy extended her hand with a gracious smile. “I’m Cindy Zalder,
the Chief Financial Officer of Firebird Group. I’m also Bernie’s *smate and
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bestfiend. We’ve knowit each other for eleven years, and I’ve heard Bernie mention how good of a man
you are. Meeting you today proves her words right”
Fuegan tell silent and his l*ps twitched.
Then demeanor just took a hundred and eighty degrees turn! No one would have believed that
#mag, she was being so aggressive and condescending,
Unaware of the underlying tension between the two, Bernice said, “Finnegan, I entered university at the
age of fourteen and happened to be in the same *s as Cin. She took good care of me. Moreover,
I’ve been fortunate enough to receive Cin’s support at thepany over the years. Without her, I
wouldn’t have been able to aplish many of my tasks.”
h was obvious that the two women had a great rtionship.
Finnegan sighed inwardly, understanding that he shouldn’t say anything further.
Setting aside the fact that Bernice most likely wouldn’t believe him, it could also give her the impression
that he was being petty and insecure.
He cast a nce at Cindy and reluctantly shook her hand. “Indeed, Cin is truly a caring older sister to
look after you in various ways!”
Naturally, Cindy detected the underlying meaning in his words.
However, she also didn’t want Bernice to know what had transpired between him and her moments
ago.
Forcing out a smile, she withdrew her hand. “I’ve always considered Bernice as a younger sister, so it’s
only right that I look out for her in every aspect. I’ll keep on taking care of her and supporting her in the
days toe.”
In other words, she still nned to hinder their rtionship, determined to prevent Bernice from being
with Finnegan.
Finnegan chuckled. “Well, I hope Bernice never feels like you’re overstepping.”
Just as Cindy’s expression changed, Bernice said, “Cin is just looking out for my best interests, not
being meddlesome. Oh, and Cin, you might want to freshen up and perhaps grab a few things before
we head to the hotel.”
Cindy shot Finnegan a discreet re before nodding and walking away.