Babel Novel
Chapter 75
Chapter 75
Chapter 75 Very Impressed
Queenie’s voice attracted everyone’s attention to their table.
Everyone had a playful look on their faces.
The Long Life Pill that Liam had offered to give as a gift was priceless.
Queenie’s announcement that Finnegan was Bernice’s boyfriend implied that Finnegan’s gift must be All rights © NôvelDrama.Org.
even more precious than Liam’s, turning up the heat on Finnegan’s upcoming gift presentation.
It was a sly move to put Finnegan on the spot, as whatever he presented would now be compared to
Liam’s gifts. If it wasn’t as valuable as Liam’s, it could be interpreted as Finnegan’s lack of respect
toward Bruce.
Liam smirked. He was unaffected by Queenie’s remark about him being an outsider.
In fact, he responded with a playful tone, “Well, as Bernie’s boyfriend, Finnegan should naturally give a
gift that’s more valuable than mine.”
“Absolutely! Finnegan, what have you prepared? Show us something impressive.”
“Mr. Sable, an outsider, has already given such a precious gift. Your gift must be even more valuable.”
“Come on, my future brother-in-law. Don’t be shy. Let’s see what you’ve got!”
Around the table, both Timothy and the younger Zimmerman family members spoke up, clearly aiming
to create an awkward moment for Finnegan and Bernice.
Bruce frowned slightly, thinking this might not be the best approach. Still, driven by his aversion and
dislike for Finnegan, he refrained from intervening and simply watched the scene unfold.
Perhaps this would be a good way to make Finnegan back down.
In the face of their deliberate provocation, Finnegan reached out to stop Bernice from speaking up.
He rose from his seat and said, “You’re right. As an outsider, even Mr. Sable has presented such a
precious gift. As Bernie’s boyfriend, I can’t fall short. However, before I reveal my gift. I have two
questions.” He turned to Queenie and the others, a piercing look in his eyes. “Mr. Sable, an outsider,
has presented such a precious gift. As members of the Zimmerman family, why are your gifts so
simple?”
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The question hit like a verbal blow, cutting straight to the heart of the matter.
Queenie and the others stiffened visibly, their faces clouded with embarra*sment.
They had been so focused on targeting Bernice and Finnegan that they had forgotten they were also
part of the Zimmerman family. Their own gifts were equally lacking in value. compared to Liam’s.
Yet, despite the awkwardness, Queenie said, “The value of the gift for Grandpa’s celebration doesn’t
matter. It’s the thought that counts.”
However, before Queenie could finish, he caught the faint mockery in Finnegan’s expression.
Her brows furrowed, and her expression changed when she realized she had made a mistake.
Finnegan said sarcastically. “The value of the gift doesn’t matter for your gift, but it’s crucial for mine?
You have such double standards!”
No one had expected that Finnegan’s wit and words were able to turn the situation around so swiftly.
With just a few sentences, he had dispelled the awkwardness in the air.
From that point on, whether Finnegan’s gift outshone Liam’s or not, no one dared to comment another
word about it.
A hint of a gentle smile appeared in Bernice’s eyes.
Sasha, the representative from the Miles family, nudged her brother Trey. Her eyes sparkled as she
said, “Trey, Mr. Larkin is impressive. If it were me, I’d probably just end up feeling awkward.”
Trey replied in a hushed tone, “Someone who’s caught our dad’s attention is surely formidable.”
After returning the awkwardness back to Queenie and company, Finnegan was no longer concerned
about the situation.
He rose from his seat and walked to the main table. Then, his gaze landed on the box containing two
Long Life Pills in Liam’s hand. “Here’s my second question. Mr. Sable, are those really Long Life
Pills?”
Liam, who had failed to watch Finnegan get humiliated, said, “Of course. Do you think 1 would give
fake items as gifts?”
Everyone at the table nodded. Given the Sable family’s status, there was no need for them to offer
counterfeit gifts as they could afford to give the real deal.
Finnegan’s l*ps curved into a faint smile. “Thirteen years ago, an oil tycoon had desperately
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sought a semi-finished Long Life Pill to extend his life by a year. He spent three days and nights
pleading in Durbaine, offering one billion and a ten-year oil field usage rights to the National Medical
Center, just for one pill.”
He continued, “This incident made it to the news, showcasing how the wealthy value their lives. He
spent seven to eight billion in total just to buy another year’s worth of life. That was thirteen years ago.
Today, the price of a Long Life Pill has soared beyond ten billion. I must say, Mr. Sable, I’m truly
impressed.”
Liam’s brows furrowed. “What exactly are you trying to say?”
With a meaningful smile, Finnegan answered, “I’m saying that you’re generous beyond. measure and
treat money like dirt. You’re gifting two Long Life Pills, which are valued at over twenty billion in total.
That’s the value of all the a*sets of the Sable family, right? Yet, you’re offering them so casually as a
gift. That’s truly remarkable, and I’m very impressed!”
Everyone was shocked.
All eyes turned to the Long Life Pills in Liam’s hands.
How could Liam possibly be this generous?
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Thirteen years ago, Bruce had naturally paid attention to that incident as well. Now, thanks to
Finnegan’s reminder, the admiration in his gaze toward the Long Life Pills lessened, and he wasn’t as
excited as before.
Even Millicent frowned, her thoughts racing.
She had believed the pills were genuine until Finnegan’s well-founded statement about their worth.
Now, she was sure that they were fake.
After all, the Sable family could earn over a hundred billion by selling them abroad, instantly securing
their position as one of Jadeborough’s ten prominent families.
Why would they give the pills away just to please them so that he could marry Bernice?
However, as the wheels in her mind turned, Millicent scolded Finnegan instead, “What do you know?
This shows Mr. Sable’s noble character and his priority on relationships!”
Bruce nodded in agreement. “The Long Life Pill is indeed valuable, but compared to a good
relationship, it’s not worth so much. Finnegan, don’t be too narrow-minded, and don’t measure Mr.
Sable’s generosity with your own yardstick.” He then gestured to the butler. “Take Mr. Sable’s gift.”
Liam blinked, quickly understanding the situation. Bruce and his wife were intervening to defend him.
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Liam’s l*ps quirked up as he looked at Finnegan.
See that? Even if these are indeed fake, those old folks will still treat them as genuine.
Of course, there was also irritation simmering within Liam.
Despite Bruce and his wife defending his reputation for him, the other guests now viewed him as a joke
for presenting fake Long Life Pills to win favor.
Finnegan wasn’t surprised by this outcome. The silence from Bruce and his wife when Queenie
deliberately caused trouble indicated that they leaned toward Liam, the heir of the Sable family.
Seeing that his grandson had been humiliated, Reginald also had a dark expression on his face. After
all, the situation had caused his own reputation to take a hit. It was just that no one dared to say it
aloud.
He looked at Finnegan coldly and said in a grim tone, “Young man, you seem to know quite a
lot!”
Those familiar with Reginald knew that he was truly angered, but Finnegan remained. entirely unfazed.
He took out a small box he had prepared in advance and said, “Old Mr. Zimmerman, today marks your
seventieth birthday, and this is my gift to you. I wish you a long and prosperous life!”
Millicent expressed her disdain. “What is this?”
To everyone’s shock, Finnegan responded calmly, “It’s quite a coincidence, actually. This is also a Long
Life Pill, but it’s a real and complete one!”
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