Chapter 594 Do You Want Proof

No one in the room seemed to believe Lizzie's words. Even Cyrus, who stood by her side, felt a growing sense of unease gnawing at him. Despite this, he quickly regained his composure and spoke up for Lizzie before anyone else could respond. "Mom, Lizz was with me the entire time—" "Hah..." A soft chuckle interrupted him before he could finish.

Cyrus turned to Ezra, only to meet his cold, icy gaze. Anger flared within him. "Ezra-"

"Ezra, tell us. What happened?" Eleanor cut in, completely ignoring Cyrus' anger.

After being interrupted again, Cyrus' face darkened, but no one cared about his frustration at this point.

Although Jonathan had been with Rose in the greenhouse, everyone's initial assumption had involved Ezra.

"I was brought back to the Finch Manor for what I thought would be a grand reunion, only to discover it was a trap." Ezra's tone was thick with sarcasm.

"Who brought him back?" Eleanor thought as her gaze swiftly turned to Cyrus, but before she could speak, Cyrus interjected, his face a picture of innocence.

"I... Ezra, what do you mean? What trap are you talking about? I asked you to come back because it's Lizzie's birthday, and I wanted the whole family to gather. That's why I came to pick you up-" "Trap? What trap are you talking about?" Eleanor's voice rose, cutting through Cyrus' protest.

She wasn't interested in excuses. Not even from her own son.

Ezra lowered his gaze and vaguely recounted the day's events. He had been upstairs watching the banquet unfold when a server approached him, saying Jonathan had asked him to come to the greenhouse. Upon arriving, he discovered something amiss with his body, and instead of Jonathan, he encountered Rose.

Although Ezra's description was cryptic, everyone present could guess what he meant. Clearly, someone had orchestrated a plan to entangle Ezra and Rose together.

Considering Jonathan's devotion to Rose, even if they weren't married yet, one could only imagine what Jonathan would have done if something had truly happened between Ezra and Rose.

"Despicable! Absolutely despicable!" Eleanor thumped her walking stick against the floor, her fury evident.

Fortunately, the scheme had been thwarted. Otherwise...

Eleanor's face darkened as she imagined the potential fallout. If the plan had succeeded, it would have driven more than just a wedge between the brothers. The Xanth and Young families would never have allowed Rose to suffer such humiliation. The Finch family might reign supreme in Regalia, but the Xanth family's overseas power and wealth rivaled their own. Adding the Young family to the equation, the potential backlash would be immeasurable.

did this? Who is responsible for this despicable act? Show yourself!" Eleanor roared, hoping the culprit would

culprit wasn't likely to

into a cold smile as he turned his gaze toward Lizzie. "Mrs.

out again, despite her best efforts to remain calm. "Ezra, what exactly are you implying? I know you've never liked me, but to accuse me falsely

no part in. There are other things

a perfect blend of helplessness and innocence. "This is too serious. I can't take the blame for something I

and humility, left a bitter taste in the mouths of those who saw through

knowing Lizzie's true character, he hadn't dared to voice a single opinion.

felt ashamed of

too many years living recklessly, shirking his responsibilities. It was time for him to step up and take action. "Do you want proof?" Ezra abruptly

thought of evidence terrified her, but did Ezra really possess any? She

vulnerability, her eyes downcast. Suddenly, she seemed to change her mind and dropped to her

doing?" Cyrus tried to help

but if the Finch family needs someone to take the blame... then I'll take

grand sacrifice. "I haven't done much for the

words implied her innocence while emphasizing her willingness to bear the burden for the Finch family's sake.

Elijah, Clover, and Miles

This display of self-sacrifice appeared to affect onlyCyrus. Even Eleanor wasn't buying her

with the pitiful act. You won't be wrongfully accused if you didn't do it. But if you did..." Eleanor couldn't

to my previous question," Ezra said

once more. "Do you

Eleanor asked urgently. She had wanted to ask earlier but had

held concrete evidence, the matter

briefly, as though considering his next move. In that

to scare me!"

smirk inwardly, Gradually, she felt her confidence growing, even allowing a hint of triumph

glint of smugness in Lizzie's

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