Chapter 274 A Blessing In Disguise
Bennett, his eyes clouded with confusion, echoed, “Sadness?”
He couldn’t grasp why Nathan saw sadness in his situation.
Nathan, speaking solemnly, pointed out, “The sniper’s real target was Finnegan. But why did he shoot
you after hitting Finnegan? Can’t you see the reason?”
Bennett’s forehead creased as he began to understand the implication.
Stephen, catching on, exclaimed, “Grandpa, are you saying Reginald had a dual plan tonight? Mr.
Sanchez as the front man and a sniper as backup?”
Nathan confirmed. “Exactly. If Mr. Sanchez had succeeded, the sniper would’ve eliminated him, erasing
any trace back to Reginald. And if Mr. Sanchez failed, the sniper would finish off Finnegan and silence
Mr.
Sanchez.”
He clenched his fists, “That’s why I immediately enforced martial law in the city, to capture the sniper
and corner Reginald!”
Bennett, his expression turning icy, realized, “He wanted to kill me too?”
At that, he turned around, preparing to leave.
Stephen, concerned, inquired, “Mr. Sanchez?”
“Let him be. If he didn’t harm Finnegan, he’ll die for inaction!” Nathan instructed.
Stephen grasped Nathan’s meaning. In the event of Finnegan’s death, the fallout would be
catastrophic.
Then, Doom Star followed suit, prompting Stephen’s surprise. “Doom Star, where are you going?”
Doom Star silently continued forward, ignoring the call.
Discerning his intent, Nathan remarked, “He’s a devoted follower of Finnegan. The Sable family…
they’re likely finished.”
Stephen, apprehensive, asked, “Grandpa, shouldn’t we intervene?”
Despite Bennett’s injury, his status as a Grandmaster in the Preliminary Rank of Terra Realm remained.
Alongside him, Doom Star, whose skills were on par with a grandmaster’s, posed a formidable threat.
Should they act against the Sable family, the repercussions would be catastrophic, likely resulting in a
bloodbath and the potential collapse of Regi Group, impacting the lives of countless individuals.
Nathan exhaled heavily. “If Finnegan were still with us, I’d have the power to restrain him. But in the
face of his uncertain condition, how can I intervene? And even if I halt Doom Star and his allies now,
what about Finnegan’s three disciples? Or the elderly gentleman?”
The possibility of halting the imminent violence was flecting and dependent on Finnegan’s survival.
Under his breath, Stephen remarked, “The Sable family has really stirred up a hornet’s hest!”
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At that moment, Kenneth emerged, his countenance etched with grief. “Old Mr. Wright, we tried
everything in our power.”
Jerome, accompanied by Alexander and several experts, appeared visibly enraged.
“Who dared to attack the Master? Old Mr. Wright, we must seek justice!” the former exclaimed.
Nathan’s face tensed with worry. “Dr. Magnussen, what’s Finnegan’s status?”
Jerome, struggling to hold back his tears, revealed the dire news. “It appeared a glass ball in his pocket
initially absorbed some of the bullet’s force. But after shattering the glass, the bullet still penetrated his
heart. He’s… He’s no longer with us.”
Nathan suddenly experienced a dizzy spell, causing him to stagger. Stephen quickly reached out to
steady him, alarmed, “Grandpa!”
Overwhelmed with the gravity of the situation, Nathan voiced his despair, “This is disastrous. With
Finnegan gone, not only the Sable family but our Wright family might face repercussions!”
Given Finnegan’s significant role and Durbaine’s high regard for him, the shock proved too much for
Nathan, a veteran with decades of military experience and a usually unshakable composure. His eyes
rolled back as he succumbed to unconsciousness.
“Mr. Magnussen, quickly, check on my grandfather!” Stephen called out, concerned that Nathan might
have suffered an anxiety attack.
Amidst the ensuing chaos over Nathan’s collapse, an extraordinary phenomenon occurred in
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