Honey, You're a Billionaire by Chandler Solar

Chapter 586 Not Worth It

"If this really is her doing, there would be hell to pay!" Eleanor thought as she snapped, "What are you waiting for? Get her out of here!"

Under her fierce gaze, Cyrus escorted Lizzie out of the room. Once outside the door, Lizzie crumpled to the floor, biting her lip and holding back her sobs. Seeing her like this only deepened Cyrus' heartache. "Everything's fine now, Lizz. Mom was just furious. She didn't mean those harsh words," he said softly as he crouched beside her before pulling her into his arms.

A sense of frustration and guilt washed over him. Even during his time as the Finch family head, he had never mustered the courage to confront Eleanor.

His futile attempts to console Lizzie only made her feel more bitter, but there was nothing she could do. Despite her disillusionment with Cyrus, she had no choice but to rely on him and amplify her vulnerability to garner his sympathy. "Lizz, it's your birthday today, so cheer up. I've got a huge cake ready for you, and I've got another big surprise planned," Cyrus said, holding her hand and trying to lift her spirits with something positive.

With her goal achieved, Lizzie abandoned her helpless charade. If Cyrus had a surprise for her, she had an even greater one prepared for the entire Finch family. The prospect reignited her excitement.

When Cyrus led Lizzie back to the hall downstairs, Rose was nowhere to be seen. Lizzie caught sight of Jonathan among the crowd, and a quick, knowing smile graced her lips before vanishing almost instantly. She knew that the show was about to begin. Meanwhile, Rose had left the scene due to a wine spill on her clothes. Growing weary of the party, she had been preparing to leave when a server carrying drinks was accidentally bumped, causing a tray of wine glasses to topple.

The liquid splattered across Rose's pants, soaking the fabric. Left with no choice, she needed a change of attire.

"Ms. Shaffer, why don't you wear something of mine? It's brand new, so you probably won't mind, right?" Yara, now one of the members of the Finch family, suggested. She and Rose were about the same age and size, making it a seemingly fitting offer. Since there had been past tension between the two of them, Yara added with a slight smirk, "What? Are you afraid I might harm you?"

"Not at all!" Rose responded with amusement.

After all, there was no reason she should be afraid. Whatever schemes Yara might be concocting, she was confident in her ability to handle them. Even if Yara attempted to cause her harm, Rose was more than ready to repay her in kind. So, with no hesitation, she followed Yara.

Yara's room was located on the second floor. As Rose trailed behind her, Yara continued to chatter, "You really are a lucky girl, huh?"

Rose remained silent but reflected on the statement, and the more she thought about it, the more she agreed.

She really had been lucky. Meeting Jonathan, Miles, Clover, Ezra, Emily, and even Elijah had all been blessings in her life.

I wonder when your luck will run out," Yara added, her tone not overtly malicious but with

out, she had already met the people she was destined to meet. Fate

Rose into her expansive walk-in closet and gestured toward a row of

outfit from her wardrobe would be more glamorous than the simple blouse and jeans Rose

her stand out-perhaps the haute couture piece she had recently acquired,

when she was thinking which lavish piece Rose would choose, the woman in question glanced

it okay if I wear this one?"

brows furrowed as

slip gown in plain emerald satin, unadorned and

as if

how such

"Sure. If that's what

of Rose's taste," Yara thought, raising an eyebrow. The gown was so understated that even

as she pictured Rose being overshadowed by her

Yara was momentarily struck with awe. Her eyes fixated on Rose, and for a moment,

Mrs. Finch?" Rose asked, noticing the odd

out of her daze. Realizing her momentary lapse in composure, she rolled her eyes and snapped, "Don't call me Mrs.

Ms. Maize, for the dress,"

"Damn it!" she cursed inwardly. She couldn't fathom how a dress she deemed so unremarkable could look even remotely flattering on Rose. Feeling a sense of dissatisfaction, Yara glanced at Rose. "No need for

international movie star wasn't entirely

way down the stairs, Rose suddenly said, "Jonathan

her tracks as Rose's voice continued

the other hand, is a capable man. He's free from any scandals and has good character. He's someone