جميع فصول : الفصل -الفصل 600

As the newcomer gradually drew closer, everyone caught sight of him.Upon recognizing him, nearly everyone froze in place. It wasn't until he was right in front of them that they realized they were blocking his way. They quickly stepped back to let him pass.The newcomer was none other than Ezra.His presence prompted a long, perplexed stare from those gathered. Everyone needed a moment to absorb and confirm that it was indeed Ezra standing before them.But if Ezra was here, then who was the man in the corner with Rose?Confusion swept through the room, leaving everyone, especially Lizzie, completely dumbfounded.The second she saw Ezra, the smug look in her eyes vanished, replaced by a single question that kept echoing in her mind. "What is Ezra doing here? This is not where he was supposed to be! Shouldn't he have been with Rose? If Ezra stood here now, then who is with Rose?"Before Lizzie could process it further, Ezra's voice cut through the eerie silence of the greenhous

After the guests left, the remaining Xanth, Young, and Finch family members gathered in the grand hall.What had been a vibrant celebration mere moments ago was now engulfed in a heavy silence. No one uttered a word, their expressions an array of indifference, contemplation, and pensiveness.The atmosphere was tense, and the large, untouched birthday cake in the center of the room only served as a stark, ironic reminder of the evening's abrupt end.Many in the room were still reeling from what Jonathan had said outside. "Married couple…"Jonathan and Rose were married? Those who had known about it earlier, like Clover and Elijah, remained indifferent, while others, like Miles and Ezra, stayed calm.However, Harriette felt uneasy, for she hadn't told Lizzie about Rose and Jonathan's marriage.Glancing discreetly at Lizzie, Harriette saw that her expression remained neutral. But the more composed Lizzie seemed the more unsettled Harriette became.Amid this anxiety, Anna led Jonath

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

The mockery in Jonathan's gaze felt like a hard slap on Lizzie's face. It felt like she had been brought back to that one night many years ago. It hit her hard.Jonathan's gaze merely swept past her. He didn't even bother to take a proper look as all his attention focused solely on the woman beside him.Jonathan held onto Rose's hand, guiding her to sit next to him. He couldn't even stand the gap between them, prompting him to wrap his arms around her waist and pull her closer.He was only satisfied once she was pressed closely against him. Jonathan didn't care about the other people at all.Rose's face was already flushed, but her cheeks grew even hotter after Jonathan did all that. She was baffled by how inappropriate he could be in public.She frowned at him in disapproval. He, however, was unfazed.For a long time, she preferred to keep their relationship low-profile. She didn't even let him hold her hand in front of others, treating him almost like a secret lover. But now th

"And also, the late Mrs. Finch, Nancy Turner…"Hearing those names shocked everyone present.The late Mrs. Finch, Nancy… It was as if her name was a taboo that they refused to discuss.And Harriette…Yara quietly watched from the side. She had heard about Nancy, but now she was more curious about the relationship between Harriette and the Finch family, to the point that Carl had to act against her.Rose was shocked at first. Then, a suspicion began to form in her mind. Her suspicion was soon confirmed by Carl's hysterical laughter."Ms. Young… I almost forgot about her. Just now, I said that Mr. Finch had never taken interest in any woman. I take back my word."At that time, Mr. Finch and Ms. Young were close. Perhaps, if the incident hadn't occurred, they would've been married, and Ms. Shaffer wouldn't be in the picture. Too bad…"A trace of ruthlessness flashed across Carl's eyes.Harriette appeared cheerful and obedient. But in reality, she was arrogant and enjoyed bullying