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Chapter 232
Chapter 232
Chapter 232 Is Everyone Here
That kick had Francesca roll like a ball for about seven or eight meters.
Yet, she couldn’t even let out a cry of pain as she curled up on the ground.
Everyone present was shocked upon witnessing this scene.
Is he even a man?
Does he have to be so harsh on a woman?
Even though she hit his sister, he didn’t have to be that harsh.
She’s from the Chappell family!
Felix picked himself up, clutching his stomach with a bitter smile. “Finnegan, Francesca was wrong, but I think we should check the surveillance first to see if someone really did bump into Rhiannon.”
That person is the real culprit behind everything that happened tonight.
Finnegan showed no signs of stopping, continuing toward Francesca. “As I’ve said, we must handle things one at a time.”
He paid the money, but Francesca must pay the price for hitting Rhiannon.
Of course, he would investigate if someone had bumped into Rhiannon.
He simply needed to vent his frustrations before that.
He walked up to Francesca, grabbed her by the neck, and lifted her.
At this moment, Francesca’s earlier air of superiority and arrogance had vanished. Her eyes were filled with panic. “Don’t… No…”
Finnegan had no intention of listening to her explanations. He waved his hand, slapping Francesca’s face repeatedly from both sides.
Her already swollen cheeks became even more swollen, taking on a deep purplish-red hue.
Everyone present felt a stinging sensation in their cheeks.
He’s not going to smash her face, right?
After countless slaps, Finnegan finally threw Francesca to the ground. “Kneel!”
Perhaps she was frightened. With a sudden jolt of energy, Francesca managed to suppress the pain and dizziness and struggled to kneel upright. “I shouldn’t have hit your sister. Please, let me go.”
Finnegan tugged at her hair so that she was looking at him. “My sister must have begged you too, but did you spare her then? So don’t beg me, and go call your family. If you can stop me, then let’s call it a day. If you can’t, then prepare to kneel here for ten days and ten nights!”
Chapter 232 Is Everyone Here
Pushing Francesca aside, Finnegan turned around indifferently. “Check the surveillance!”
Felix wanted to say something, but in the end, he chose to hold his peace.
“Bring me the surveillance footage,” he ordered Ross.
Ross hurriedly left.
It wasn’t long before he returned with a tablet in hand. There are four cameras pointed at the display stand. I’ve pulled up the footage from the time of the incident.”
Finnegan took the tablet and played each of the four surveillance videos.
At last, in the third one, she saw Rhiannon’s figure.
At that time, everyone was gathered around the display booth, and Rhiannon was no exception.
Finnegan narrowed his eyes, focusing intently on the four people behind her.
There were three men and one woman.
One of the men was attired in the uniform typical of hotel staff.
Finnegan furrowed his brows in confusion.
Can a hotel staff join such events?
Thinking of this, Finnegan focused his attention on that man.
A moment later, the man moved closer to Rhiannon from behind. He cast a quick glance around before deliberately bumping his shoulder into Rhiannon’s back.
Rhiannon, completely oblivious, immediately lost her balance. She stumbled forward, crashing into the edge of the display stand. As her left hand instinctively reached out to steady herself, she inadvertently knocked the Eternal Crown to the ground.
The video was clear with no obstructions.
The anger that Finnegan had just managed to quell surged back with a vengeance.
From the video, it was clear that the man had intentionally bumped into Rhiannon.
Felix also saw it, his face cold with anger. “Mr. Lucero,” he demanded, “find this staff immediately, or you can resign yourself.”
“What?”
Ross was dumbfounded. He had been too focused on getting the surveillance video and hadn’t seen it himself.
Felix slapped him, snatched the tablet from Finnegan’s hands, and pointed at the paused screen. “I told you to bring this staff. He was the one who bumped into Rhiannon, causing all of this to happen.”
Immediately, Ross turned pale with fright.
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He had wanted to say that the hotel staff were well-trained, so there was no way they could have gotten close at that time.
However, the image of the man dressed as a hotel staff on the screen was so clear.
He swallowed hard, then turned around and bellowed, Go, tell Mr. Watkins to bring all the staff who were present at the time!”
At this moment, a group of individuals made their entrance into the hall. Leading the pack was a middle- aged man, exuding an aura of scholarly gentleness.
Felix’s expression shifted slightly. “Mr. Chappell is here!”
The visitor was Rueben Chappell, the father of Francesca.
Finnegan lifted his eyelids and glanced over. “That was quick!”
It hadn’t been long since Francesca was asked to make the phone call.
The tears Francesca had been forcefully holding back finally broke free when she saw her father.
She could hardly open her mouth without it hurting. “Dad, this kid hit me, and Felix even sided with him. You have to stand up for me—”
“Shut up!” Rueben interrupted her with a cold shout.
There was a look of disbelief on Francesca’s face and shock in Felix’s eyes. Rueben hurried over to Finnegan.
Wiping the fine sweat from his forehead, he said, “Mr. Larkin, I am fully aware of the situation. It was my daughter’s fault. She shouldn’t have hit your sister just because she was angry. As her father, I
apologize to you on her behalf!”
Francesca had thought that she would be able to vent her anger and reclaim justice if Rueben came.
Little did she imagine it would turn out like this.
Felix was also somewhat surprised, but he wasn’t overly curious.
He was well aware of Finnegan’s powerful connections and background.
Finnegan was ready to take action.
Unexpectedly, Rueben voluntarily apologized on behalf of Francesca.
This did catch him by surprise. “Do we know each other?”
Rueben lowered his body and replied, “I saw you a few days ago at Old Mr. Caulder’s birthday banquet, where you were having a dispute with the Wellers. Also, Old Mr. Haimowitz and my father have been friends for many years. He asked my father not to make a big deal out of this matter!”
Upon hearing this, Finnegan had a sudden realization.
So he met me before and knows I have some sort of background. NôvelDrama.Org owns © this.
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However, Finnegan also knew that Winston must have played a significant role.
Otherwise, the Chappell family, who ranked fourth in Jadeborough, wouldn’t have let things slide just because he had some connections with the Caulder family.
Even so, Finnegan refused to show Rueben respect. “Mr. Chappell, I accept your apology, but I will not forgive your daughter!”
Rueben was stunned. “Mr. Larkin?”
“All I know is that if I hadn’t been somewhat capable tonight, my sister would have been the one to suffer, even potentially ruined forever by your daughter. So regardless of who’s right or wrong, your daughter must kneel here for ten days and ten nights.”
If not for my own capabilities, Rhiannon would have suffered. Why should I show Francesca’s mercy?
Rueben wanted to say something.
But recalling his father’s instructions before he came, he nodded in resignation. “This is a lesson that Francesca deserves.”
Francesca instantly broke down. “Dad!”
With a glance full of reluctance at his daughter, Rueben shifted his gaze away as if he didn’t recognize her at all.
The staff who was originally serving in the hall also came in at this time.
Over seventy people lined up in three rows.
Finnegan scanned the area, his expression somber. “Is everyone here?”