The Healing Avenger novel Chapter 69

When Finnegan arrived at Firebird Group, Bernice was in a meeting.

However, she had already made arrangements in advance. As soon as he mentioned his name, 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 other companies, it lacked 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 display 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 contemplating 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 black 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 played at the corners of his lips.

“What are you looking at?” Noticing his gaze, Cindy Zalder's face darkened, and she instinctively crossed her arms in front of her. “You're shameless!”

As someone blessed with a voluptuous figure, she was exquisitely attuned to men's glances, yet she had never come 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 doctor, 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 assets 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 comment?”

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 relationship. Moreover, she also knew that Bernice was planning to publicly announce their relationship to everyone that night.

Cindy was somewhat opposed to this idea as she believed that if her best friend were to pursue a romantic relationship, 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.

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 relationship with Bernice was, I'd have slapped some sense into her by now.

Should I teach this bratty woman a harsh lesson?

When did the typically composed and reserved CEO ever exhibit such childlike behavior?

Finnegan fell silent and his lips twitched.

This woman's demeanor just took a hundred and eighty degrees turn! No one would have believed that just a moment ago, 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 class as Cin. She took good care of me. Moreover, I've been fortunate enough to receive Cin's support at the company over the years. Without her, I wouldn't have been able to accomplish many of my tasks.”

It was obvious that the two women had a great relationship.

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 glance 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 to come.”

In other words, she still planned to hinder their relationship, 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 glare before nodding and walking away.