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.

the more she would slip up and get herself 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

a single sharp glance from

greenhouse and used Mr. Jonathan's name to lure Mr. Ezra there. Then, using the same trick, I brought Ms. Shaffer to

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

Someone had indeed set up Ezra and

"Why did you do it? Who

an Azure Clan bodyguard would never do something like this without a motive or orders. Someone had to be pulling the strings from behind. Carl

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

in his gaze and felt a surge of panic. She knew what was coming next, and her first instinct

was from a tree branch, but she and Carl knew better. It

in Carl's direction, hoping to

would've willingly taken all the blame, driven by his desire

resolve-it was Jonathan. Jonathan had known about his and Lizzie's relationship all along, and that realization filled Carl with

by the fear instilled in him by Jonathan, Carl lowered his gaze,

seemed like a

she

but

was enough if he didn't expose

the future... She could

Cyrus' arm, knowing full well that Cyrus was the

her hold on Cyrus 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 for everyone present to

"Mrs. Finch"-Lizzie and Bella. However, following Bella's

had just admitted to

many within the room. Ironically, the accused turned out to be

It was as if time had stopped, and the world had fallen silent. She couldn't hear a single sound. But it lasted only

Quickly regaining her composure,

concealed the panic

her. A

emotions flitted across her

face-first, disbelief at the