Honey, You're a Billionaire? novel Chapter 548

Cyrus' voice made Lizzie pause. She couldn't let him discover her actions. Composing herself immediately, she furrowed her brows, maintaining her usual gentle and delicate demeanor.

She sighed. "I don't know what's come over me today. I've been so restless. And just look at the mess I've made in the study. I'll clean it up right away."

She put down her pen and was about to start tidying up when Cyrus stopped her.

"Don't worry about it. You must be exhausted. Perhaps you didn't sleep well last night," he said with concern, guiding her to sit down.

"Just rest for a while and let the helpers handle this. The manor called earlier, saying they needed to talk to you, but don't worry about it. Whatever it is, I'll take care of it."

Cyrus helped Lizzie settle onto the couch, determined not to let anything else trouble her. However, upon hearing that the manor needed her for something, Lizzie immediately stood up.

"Does Mom need me? You said the manor called, right? I'll call back right now and check," Lizzie said, her devotion to matters of the manor unwavering despite her unease.

Before Cyrus could stop her, she moved to make the call. Seeing how she was still so attentive to the manor's matters despite not feeling well made Cyrus feel deeply moved.

It wasn't until she picked up the phone that he quickly said, "The manor called the downstairs phone, and Anna's still on the line."

Lizzie paused mid-dial. "Alright. I'll take the call downstairs then."

Giving Cyrus a soft smile, she left the room and headed downstairs. Even while conversing with Anna, she remained poised and courteous.

Upon hearing from Anna that Eleanor wished for her return to the Finch Manor, Lizzie agreed without hesitation and said she would leave immediately.

After changing her clothes and freshening up her makeup, she set off. Half an hour later, she arrived at the Finch Manor.

In the study, Eleanor didn't waste time getting to the point. "This is the invitation to tonight's event at Lerain Group. The Xanth family specifically requested my presence, and I'd like to prepare a gift."

"A gift?" Lizzie thought. She had been in the Finch family long enough to understand the underlying message in Eleanor's words.

"I'll take care of the gift, Mom," she offered.

Eleanor glanced at her. "Actually, you're the only one who can manage this. I recall that the original 'Lindisfarne Gospels' calligraphy Cyrus obtained years ago was gifted to you, correct?"

Lizzie's expression froze momentarily. "The 'Lindisfarne Gospels'?" she echoed.

"What's the matter? Did I remember incorrectly? Wasn't it given to you?" Eleanor's voice cut through her thoughts, bringing Lizzie back to the present.

She dared not hesitate this time and quickly responded, "No, Mom, you remembered correctly. It was given to me, but—"

"If I ask you to give it up, you wouldn't refuse, would you?" Eleanor interrupted, her tone leaving no room for refusal.

Lizzie felt a pang of reluctance. That piece of calligraphy held deep sentimental value for her. After all, it was something Cyrus had won for her at a high price just to make her smile. It meant the world to her.

But now, faced with Eleanor's request, she could only swallow her reluctance.

"How could I refuse? I'll go back to retrieve it immediately and deliver it to you as soon as possible," she said with a forced smile.

Just as she was about to leave, Eleanor stopped her. She said, "You don't have to bring it back here since you'll be accompanying me to the event tonight. With your background in fine arts and calligraphy, you might impress them.

"Clover is looking for someone to create a copy of the 'Lindisfarne Gospels'. This could be your chance to showcase your talent and gain their favor."

Lizzie had studied fine arts, and before she married into the Finch family, she had met a renowned, now-deceased calligraphy master through Cyrus.