Chapter 143


    Chapter 143 Insult


    Having asked everyone toe over from Bellridge and invite Mandy, Edmund frowned upon


    witnessing


    that scene.


    He had nned meticulously to ask Mandy’s hand in marriage, yet she had brought another man with


    her, making his proposal a joke.


    “What’s going on, Mandy?” A woman with a shapely figure and an overbearing attitude strode forward.


    “Didn’t I tell you toe alone because Mr. Vilmar has a surprise for you?”


    Finnegan frowned upon realizing what was going on. Mandy tricked me! She is definitely aware that


    Vilmar is going to propose to her tonight. That’s why she lied about wanting me to treat a sick friend


    when Mom met her. That way, Mom will surely speak for her. I couldn’t reject her request because I


    needed to reassure my parents and repay her for providing them protection in secret. I didn’t at all


    expect her to use me as a shield. D*mn it, why didn’t I press her for details at the start? I even told her I


    was fine with attending a gathering with her.


    Inside the private room, others started toment on the duo.


    Unperturbed, Mandy hugged Finnegan’s arm tighter. “This is my boyfriend, Finnegan. I brought him


    here today to introduce him to everyone. You should get up, Mr. Vilmar. My answer is the same as


    always. Sorry!”


    Ariendel ck, who had promised that Mandy would agree to the proposal, asked, “Are you using him


    as a shield, Mandy? I’m your best friend, yet I know nothing about him.”


    Vilmar stood up with a scowl. Because if he didn’t, he’d be further embarrassing himself.


    Mandy answered, “We may be best friends, but that doesn’t mean I have to tell you everything.


    Besides, I only knew Finnegan after I moved to Jadeborough. We haven’t been together for long.” With


    a polite. smile, she turned to Vilmar. “I hope you won’t insist on marrying me again, Mr. Vilmar.”


    Not counting histest attempt, Vilmar had proposed to Mandy eight times.


    She was sick of him, which was why she had asked Finnegan to be her shield.


    Of course, she was doing that for another reason, which was to deepen her rtionship with Finnegan


    andplete her grandfather’s request.


    Vilmar nced at Finnegan with contempt before turning to Mandy. “You may have rejected my


    proposal nine times, but it doesn’t matter. My love for you will stand the test of time, Mandy. However,


    do you really need to use this guy as a shield to insult me?”


    Finnegan, who was already irritated by Mandy’s scheme, raised his eyebrow.


    He spat, “So, you think Mandy using me as a shield is an insult to you. What about you? Do you think


    you’re that excellent? Howe you’ve been rejected eight times?”


    Vilmar was stung by the cutting question, a vicious glint shing across his eyes.


    Ariendel piped up, “You don’t have the right to interrupt our conversation! Besides, you seem to be just


    amoner. How can it not be an insult to Mr. Vilmar for Mandy to use you as a shield?”


    Such disdain infuriated Finnegan.


    He had nned to leave Mandy behind to avoid causing problems.


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    However, he changed his mind. Without warning, he wrapped his arm around Mandy’s waist, turned


    her around when she was about to speak, and k*ssed her.


    Both Mandy and the crowd were stunned.


    Surprise shed past Mandy’s eyes as she stared at Finnegan. Following her shock, she hugged him


    bashfully.


    Vilmar promptly tightened his fists as murderous intent swirled in his eyes.


    Upon returning to her senses, Ariendel shouted, “What are you doing? Let go of Mandy!”


    Finnegan did as Ariendel wished, but he continued to hold Mandy’s waist. “So what if I’m amoner


    and her shield? I can hug her and k*ss her on the l*ps. Isn’t that enough? I don’t think a man who’s


    been rejected by a woman eight times needs others to insult him. The fact that Mandy needs to find a


    shield to keep him away is enough of a humiliation in itself.”


    Mandy’s red l*ps twitched as she was impressed by his witty remark. He’s practically sticking a knife


    right into Vilmar’s heart!


    A strange feeling bubbled in her heart as she witnessed Finnegan’s domineering attitude. She leaned


    closer to him.


    Gritting her teeth, Ariendel spat, “How dare-”


    “Ariendel!” Mandy interrupted. “No matter if you see Finnegan as my boyfriend or a shield, I won’t


    tolerate any more verbal abuse flung at him! Otherwise, I’ll leave right away!”


    Understanding that he’d only embarrass himself if he continued to target Finnegan, Vilmar backed


    down. “Fine. Let’s have fun together, then. Matthias, treat Finnegan well.”


    Then, he turned around while shooting a look at Ariendel


    Ariendel pulled Mandy away from Finnegan’s embrace. “You didn’t contact me once after you came to


    Jadeborough. What were you busy with?”


    A rich yboy approached Finnegan and ced his hand on his shoulder.


    “Do you know who Mr. Vilmar is? His family is only second to the Langdon family, and he’s someone


    you. can never afford to offend in your life. You should read the room and leave now, buddy. If you do,


    I’ll ask Mr. Vilmar to let you off the hook. What do you say?”


    Finnegan would’ve left without hesitation at the start of the encounter.


    After all, he was quite irked by Mandy’s scheme.


    However, at that point, Vilmar and his buddies were more irritating to Finnegan than Mandy.


    He shoved Matthias’ hand away. “Why should I? I’m nning to take her to a hotel after this. How can I


    leave now?”


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    “You punk!” Matthias scowled. “Since you’re from Jadeborough, I bet you heard of Mackle Group


    before. It belongs to my uncle, and they’re backed by Mr. Cndrino. If you don’t leave now and


    continue to annoy Mr. Vilmar, I may have to ask my cousin to have a chat with you.”


    “Oh, so your cousin is Todd. Call him, then.” Finnegan pursed his l*ps and pushed Matthias away.


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    He pulled Mandy into his arms while she was chatting with Ariendel.


    Vilmar’s pupils contracted as he red at Matthias.


    Matthias was dumbfounded. What the heck? Is this guy an idiot? He knows my cousin is Todd, yet he


    still acts so brazenly. Doesn’t he know that Todd is only ranked slightly below Leonardo in Mr.


    Cndrino’s eyes?


    Gritting his teeth, he approached Vilmar. “I’m afraid this guy’s an idiot, Mr. Vilmar. He knows my cousin,


    yet he isn’t scared of him.”


    An inferno was raging in Vilmar’s eyes as he watched Finnegan hold Mandy’s hand. “Just wait for a


    better time to teach him a lesson. It’s rare for Mandy not to be in Bellridge.”


    “Don’t worry, Mr. Vilmar. I’ll send words to the others in secretter.”


    Mandy, who was lying in Finnegan’s embrace, was blushing. It was thanks to the dim lighting that no


    one noticed.


    Holding the hem of her dress tightly, she whispered, “What are you doing, Finnegan?”


    She asked because Finnegan was touching her at inappropriate ces.


    Smirking, Finnegan whispered in her ear, “Have you forgotten that I’m called the Mischievous Doctor?”


    His title not only represented his ten non-treatment rules but also his behavior.


    After he offended Vilmar and the others because of Mandy’s setup, he couldn’t leave immediately.


    However, he wasn’t going to make things too easy for Mandy either.


    Mandy whispered through gritted teeth, “I was wrong. Can you go a little easier on me?”


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