Honey, You're a Billionaire by Chandler Solar

Chapter 583 Compared To Yours

Jonathan's enigmatic smile left everyone uncertain of his intentions. Yet, upon reflection, it became evident that loyalty to the Finch family would naturally take precedence.

The atmosphere grew tense as all held their breath, sensing the escalating conflict between the two powerful families of Finch and Xanth. No one had anticipated witnessing such a showdown at what was meant to be a simple birthday celebration. With Jonathan voicing the Finch family's stance, Eleanor's attempts to curry favor with the Xanth family were swiftly forgotten.

However, that same smile sent a chill down Cyrus and Lizzie's spines, making their hearts skip a beat.

Jonathan may have been a Finch, but he had never considered Lizzie one of his own, nor had he ever acknowledged her, so Cyrus couldn't understand why he would defend her now.

"Jonathan..." Cyrus began to speak.

However, before he could say more, Elijah's deep voice boomed over his. "I see no harm in writing a few words. Bring the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone!"

Clover sprang into action, his excitement palpable. A spectacle was about to unfold, and he couldn't be more thrilled.

Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, Elijah stepped forward as Cyrus and Lizzie quickly made way for him. He picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and began to write. Even from the first stroke, it was clear that his skill was far superior to Lizzie's. Silence fell over the room.

Elijah was writing from the same Lindisfarne Gospels as before, but even the opening strokes far surpassed Lizzie's attempt. Even Eleanor, with her limited knowledge of calligraphy, could discern the stark contrast in ability.

The very crowd that had showered Lizzie with insincere praise earlier now regarded Elijah's extraordinary calligraphy with awe, admiring it in respectful silence.

Eleanor could barely keep her composure and instinctively glanced at Lizzie. The latter was initially surprised but soon felt a sense of shame and inadequacy.

The room remained quiet even after Elijah completed his rendition of the Lindisfarne Gospels.

the silence like a stone tossed into a tranquil lake. "So, Mrs. Finch, how does my uncle's

to her face, Lizzie responded, "Mr. Xanth's skill in

giving up so soon?" Clover teased, his laughter unrestrained as he turned to Cyrus, who had fiercely defended Lizzie earlier. "What about you,

it, the grimmer his expression became. But it also firmed his resolve. With Jonathan's attitude toward Lizzie, it was time to clear up the misunderstandings that night, especially since Ezra was returning for the celebration. Cyrus couldn't allow Jonathan to hold such hostility toward Lizzie

begrudgingly admitted defeat, the rest of the room burst into unanimous praise for Elijah's work, and the hall became

Elijah's calligraphy. Her eyes sparkled with amazement, a glow that Elijah immediately noticed, filling him with pride. "You..." Rose

calligraphy and imagine her writing..." he said with a smile playing on his

man watched her lovingly. Without thinking, she murmured, "If only Mom were still here." If her mother were alive, surely their reunion would be filled with

in Elijah's eyes,

was drowned out by the surrounding praise. Meanwhile,

Elijah's stunning display of

left her at a loss.

an original calligraphy piece as a gift, but now she had no idea how to

no idea you were so skilled in calligraphy. I have a humble request, though I'm not sure if you'd be

be possible for you to gift me this piece

Elijah replied, "Do with it as

to him. The calligraphy was done on

her gratitude, "Thank you so much! I

off her thanks, Eleanor turned to Jonathan, calling out, "Jonathan, please fetch that long box from my study. It'll serve

she knew that, of all the Finches, Jonathan was the most acquainted with Elijah. With the gift passing from Jonathan to

when Jonathan presented the gift, hoping that if