Honey, You're a Billionaire by Chandler Solar

Chapter 574 Aiming for Her

Indeed, the drawing was remarkable.

The sketch captured Rose's eyes and brows so vividly that they appeared almost lifelike. However, Jonathan couldn't help but wonder if it was appropriate for Ezra to sketch another man's woman like this openly.

Despite the subtle edge in Jonathan's comment, Ezra remained unfazed. The soft, rhythmic scratch of the pencil against paper filled the room as he continued to sketch, completely engrossed in his work. Jonathan narrowed his eyes. He had always known about Ezra's love for drawing, a talent inherited from their mother. Ezra had a natural affinity for colors and lines, and as a child, he would often sit beside Nancy, sketching while she painted. Those moments stirred complex emotions in Jonathan. He loved the peacefulness of the scene but resented that he wasn't the one sharing that connection with their mother.

After her death, Ezra had put down his pencil, seemingly for good-or so Jonathan had thought. To see him drawing again was a pleasant surprise.

The room was cloaked in tranquil silence, punctuated only by the rhythmic, soothing sound of the pencil dancing across the paper.

Jonathan settled onto the couch. As Rose's likeness took shape on the page, Ezra's hand finally came to a rest, and Jonathan broke the comfortable silence.

"Do you want to see her?"

Ezra's hand froze as he put away his sketch. For the first time in a while, a ripple of emotion swept through his eyes.

Despite his self-imposed isolation, he was acutely aware of the events happening in the outside world. Rose had found her biological father, taken the helm of Young Group, and transformed into someone far different from the Rose he had known. He wondered whether she had time to see him now or if she even wanted to. A sense of unease crept into his heart. Just then, Jonathan's voice sounded again.

"Cyrus is looking for you. He probably wants you to attend Lizzie's birthday banquet. Rose will be there."

Ezra's gaze shifted to Jonathan. Since his last episode, he had been under Jonathan's "protection", kept at a distance from the Finch family.

Jonathan clearly didn't want him to get too involved with them, so he couldn't understand why the man had invited him to the birthday banquet.

Ezra's questioning gaze remained locked on Jonathan for a moment before he turned away, dismissing his doubts.

"I'll be there," he said simply. With that, he resumed putting away his sketch.

Ezra's frame had visibly thinned, a detail Jonathan noted with a furrowed brow. It was impossible not to understand the implications behind Ezra's simple words.

his presence was required at this birthday banquet, which was why he had agreed to

doorway, he offered a

but Ezra's body tensed almost imperceptibly upon hearing them. Just as Jonathan stepped out

her Rose! How inappropriate!" he silently cursed Ezra, feeling an inexplicable

stepping into the elevator. However, he also made a decision. After the birthday banquet, he would find a way to dispel any unhealthy thoughts Ezra might harbor toward Rose. As for how

out of his place for the first time in a

been waiting for an opportunity, seized the moment. "Ezra,

tenderness in his

to the point. "We haven't had a family meal in a while. Let's have

expression closely, feeling somewhat anxious that his son might refuse. If he did, Cyrus already had other

about to come up with another argument, Ezra surprisingly

Fearing that Ezra might change his mind, Cyrus hastily added, "Then... I'll pick you up

moment's hesitation, he patted Ezra's shoulder. He wanted to say something more,

that didn't quite reach his eyes, Cyrus waved to Ezra and turned to get in

father of his had never shared any real bond with him. Or rather, Cyrus had never put his

ventured out

and now that

to inger outside any longer The day after tomorrow would be Lizzie's birthday banquet, and

this, his expression softened

grand birthday banquet commanded the attention of Regalia's elite, all of whom received coveted invitations. The manor was soon bustling as guests arrived

Finch family

revered by many. As for the Finch Manor, it was the grand

no

event taking place at

manor was a first.

have a love for gardening. Look at those flowers. They're

over there! The rock formation in

wealthier than

Cyrus had a