Honey, You're a Billionaire by Chandler Solar

Chapter 595 By Her Order

Lizzie only spared Carl a fleeting glance before quickly averting her gaze.

"I don't know him," she said. She then turned to Cyrus with an innocent expression and reached out to hold his arm. "Cyrus, I have no idea who he is."

Even with Carl standing right in front of her, she still tried to deny it.

Ezra chuckled lightly. This woman was always good at feigning innocence, but no matter how much she denied it now, the truth would eventually come out. He exchanged a knowing look with Finley.

Before entering, Finley had managed to extract some information from Carl.

"Mrs. Finch, although you claim not to recognize him, it appears he is quite familiar with you," Finley declared, emphasizing the words "quite familiar."

Lizzie's heart skipped a beat, and a look of displeasure washed over her face. "Judging by his attire, he appears to be a bodyguard from the Azure Clan, which serves the Finch family. It's not surprising he recognizes me," she countered. Indeed, it wasn't surprising at all.

Before Finley could respond, Lizzie continued, "The Azure Clan is loyal only to the head of the family, and Jonathan has never liked me.

"If you wish to hold me accountable for tonight's events for the sake of the Finch family, I will bear the consequences, even if I am not at fault. But..."

Her voice trailed off as she bit her lip, and a mixture of frustration, righteousness, and a hint of despair crossed her face before she continued, "Why must you drag someone else into this to tarnish my reputation?"

Ezra couldn't help but laugh, his voice laced with sarcasm. "Your reputation? Really?"

"Ezra!" Cyrus barked, his voice filled with anger.

However, Ezra paid no heed to Cyrus, not even sparing him a glance. Instead, he turned his attention to Carl.

"Well then, let's see just how innocent you are. So, Carl..." Ezra's gaze bore into Carl.

Ezra was usually carefree and detached, his striking features more beautiful than intimidating. Even with his status as a member of the Finch family, the members of the Azure Clan saw him as nothing more than just that. However, with that single look, Carl felt as if he were standing before the imposing Jonathan. As Ezra uttered Carl's name, a shiver ran down Carl's spine, his scalp tingling in apprehension.

"Speak up," Ezra commanded coldly. "Start with everything you did tonight, and don't leave out a single detail, not even the slightest bit. Otherwise, I won't hesitate to make you go through the same treatment Finley gave you earlier." It was a blatant threat. Ezra didn't bother to sugarcoat it, and no one questioned his authority.

in trouble. At this moment, all she could do was stay silent and wait for an opportunity to present itself. Though she avoided Carl's gaze, her attention was locked on him, not daring to relax

but a single

hall. "I... I put some drugs in the greenhouse and used Mr. Jonathan's name

from the beating, and his speech was slurred. But even through

suspicions. Someone had indeed

you do it? Who

do something like this without a motive or orders. Someone

his punishment flashed in his mind, the pain and fear still fresh. A flicker of determination began to settle in his

gaze and felt a surge of panic. She knew what was coming next, and her first instinct was to stop him from revealing her involvement. But how? With a pitiful expression, she gently touched the scarf around

it was a scar that everyone assumed was from a tree branch, but she and Carl knew

look in Carl's direction, hoping to stir his

this was before Carl had seen what Finley showed him, Lizzie wouldn't have needed to remind him. He would've willingly taken all the blame,

shattered his resolve-it was Jonathan. Jonathan had known about his and

by Jonathan, Carl lowered his gaze,

seemed like

she had

her, but after this, he would be

was

She could always find another

full well that Cyrus was the

when Carl's voice echoed through the hall once more. "I... was acting under Mrs. Finch's orders." Despite his slurred speech, his words were distinct enough

family had once consisted of two "Mrs. Finch"-Lizzie and Bella. However, following Bella's demise, only

had just admitted to

as no shock to many within the room. Ironically, the accused turned out to be

moment, Lizzie's mind went completely blank. It was as if time had stopped, and the world

Quickly regaining her composure,

concealed the

her. A

emotions flitted across her

face-first, disbelief at the