Honey, You're a Billionaire?

"Etta..." Elijah murmured the name, his voice barely audible. He had almost developed a sense of fondness for her simply because their names were similar.

However, as he watched her descend the mountain, his eyes never left her, and that was when he saw through her facade.

Harriette's envy of Rose was palpable. She played her role so convincingly in front of her so-called brother, masking her deep, calculating intentions with remarkable ease. Elijah did not doubt that this woman harbored ill will toward Rose. The car accident and assassination attempt just moments ago further fueled his growing concern for Rose's safety.

Furrowing his brow, his thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of his phone. Glancing at the caller ID, he answered the call absentmindedly.

"Uncle Elijah, I went looking for you but heard you went to Aurora Crest. What brings you there, especially since you've just arrived in Regalia?" Clover's voice filtered through the line, brimming with curiosity.

For a brief moment, he considered the possibility that the Young family was also headed to Aurora Crest that day, but he didn't dwell on it.

"Uncle Elijah, you should return soon-no, I'll come get you. We need to go over the details for tomorrow's recognition ceremony."

It was clear that Clover took this matter very seriously. Elijah's interest was piqued.

"I must admit, I'm actually curious to see what kind of woman has made you value her so much, Clover. Have you thought this through? If you're only acknowledging a sister, it won't necessarily bind her to the Xanth family. "But if I were to step in and represent the family, the inheritance of our family's assets might no longer rest solely with you."

"So what? As long as she wants it, she can have the entire Xanth family," Clover replied without hesitation.

Elijah was taken aback by the response. "The entire Xanth family, huh?" he mused.

Surely, Clover had to understand the weight of his words. Knowing Clover, these weren't simply empty promises. If that "sister" truly desired it, he would, without a doubt, give it all to her.

"I'm looking forward to meeting this woman tomorrow then," Elijah said with increasing interest.

However, another person also captured his attention. The image of Rose's eyes, so strikingly similar to Celeste's, emerged in his mind.

"But today, I need you to do something for me first," he requested.

Elijah recalled the injured man from earlier. "I want you to find a woman who should be in the hospital by now and arrange for someone to protect her discreetly."

Although Rose had remained unharmed that day, he sensed that Harriette wouldn't let things rest so easily.

Clover was baffled. "Uncle Elijah has just arrived in Regalia today. How could he already be searching for a woman and arranging her protection?" he thought.

But before he could inquire further, Rose's call came through.

"ed to take this call, Uncle Elijah," Clover said abruptly before ending the conversation with Elijah.

When he answered the call, his voice was filled with anticipation. "Rosie..."

"Clo, Jonathan's been hurt... I..." Rose's voice was shaky, full of worry.

With Jonathan being taken to the operating room and herself waiting outside, the memories of Jonathan's blood-soaked body overwhelmed her. Unsure of what to do, she instinctively dialed Clover's number. Clover was surprised to hear that. He knew that Jonathan was usually well-guarded, especially with someone like Finley by his side. For him to get hurt, something must have gone terribly wrong.

Sensing the urgency, Clover immediately tried to calm Rose down, asking her which hospital she was at and speeding toward her location.

He kept the call connected throughout the drive, piecing together the details of what had happened. He soon found out that someone had tried to take Rose's life.

Clover's grip on the steering wheel tightened, his knuckles turning white as his veins bulged with tension.

Upon arriving at the hospital, he comforted Rose and immediately questioned Leonard, "Who did this?"

His presence was no less intimidating than Jonathan's, and Leonard didn't hold back. "It was Jack... and Bella."

Clover recognized both names.

However, Jack had been incarcerated at the police station, and he couldn't understand how the man had managed to escape and attempt an attack on Rose at Aurora Crest. The whole situation seemed off to him.

"Jack was subdued by Finley. As for Bella..." Leonard paused, having just received an update. "Miles had Bella taken back to Regalia, but there was a car accident on the way. The car was destroyed, and she died."

The news immediately struck him as suspicious. It felt too convenient, almost as if someone was silencing Bella. If true, their situation would become far more complicated than it seemed.

"She's dead?" Clover's expression darkened as he, too, recognized the oddity of the situation. "Miles..."

Despite his strained relationship with Miles, he didn't believe that Miles had orchestrated the accident. It was more plausible that Miles had ordered Bella to be taken away for an investigation into the day's events. "What about Jack?" Clover asked. Bella might be gone, but Jack was still alive.

"He's at the Azure Clan," Leonard replied.

The Azure Clan was a secretive

faction that the Finch family used to cultivate loyal followers. Its Discipline Hall was infamous for its vast array of torturous devices f Finley had taken Jack there, it was clear that he aimed to extract information through any means necessary.

Meanwhile, within the Azure Clan, Finley had already thrown Jack into the Discipline Hall. Jack was still unconscious, so Finley stood guard, waiting for him to wake. Unbeknownst to him, a shadowy figure lurked within Azure Clan, concealed in the shadows cast by the walls.

"Lizz, making a move in the Azure Clan is too risky. If we're discovered..." The man on the phone sounded hesitant.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

Lizzie's expression was dark and grim on the other end of the line. She hadn't expected that, despite her dual-layered plan, Rose would emerge unscathed. As for Jonathan... A peculiar glint flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by discontent. "Bella... is she really dead?"

"Yes, she's dead."

"Good. Her death minimizes our risks. As for Jack..." Lizzie's gaze sharpened. "Since we can't eliminate him, we'll pin everything on the dead."

That dead person would be Bella. Even if Jack's escape raised suspicions and Jonathan began investigating it, all the clues would lead back to Bella, putting an end to the trail.

"You're right, Lizz. You're always the intelligent one." The man sighed in relief. With no risks to take, his exposure would be minimal. Being part of the Azure Clan, he knew the consequences of crossing those in power.

After hanging up the phone, the man stepped into the sunlight, completely unaware that his conversation had been overheard by Finley, who had just stepped out for some fresh air.

"Lizz..." Finley murmured the name he had caught. Only one person could have "Lizz" as their nickname among the people he knew.

As the realization struck him, his expression shifted.

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Jonathan's surgery concluded swiftly. Although the blade missed his heart by half an inch, the significant blood loss had left him severely weakened.

In the ward, Rose sat beside him, her concern unabating. She had never seen him so vulnerable before. His once strikingly handsome face was now pale as a sheet, devoid of any color as if it could shatter with the slightest touch. He was a far cry from the usual commanding, cold figure she knew.

His hand was cold to the touch, and Rose held it gently, hoping that her warmth could provide him with some semblance of comfort.