Honey, You're a Billionaire? novel Chapter 577

"You must accept it..." Eleanor said, her tone and gaze were unwavering, leaving no room for refusal.

However, Rose couldn't bring herself to accept such an extravagant gift. "No, I can't... It's too much, Mrs. Finch Senior," she said, trying to decline.

"What do you mean, 'too much'? You're helping me repair the gown, aren't you?" Eleanor cut her off, giving Rose no chance to refuse.

Just then, Eleanor caught sight of a figure at the doorway. "Lizzie, come and look at this. Doesn't this necklace look perfect on Rosie?"

Most of the guests had already arrived downstairs. Lizzie came up to invite Eleanor to join them but was stunned to see Eleanor personally adorning Rose with the necklace.

"Is she really going to give that necklace to Rose? That necklace…" she mused.

"Lizzie, come in," Eleanor urged, snapping Lizzie out of her thoughts.

Lizzie stepped into the study, quickly regaining her warm and composed demeanor. "Mom, all the guests have arrived."

"Is he here too?" Eleanor's eyes brightened with anticipation.

Lizzie knew precisely whom Eleanor was referring to. After all, that day's birthday banquet was more about honoring the legendary figure of the Xanth family than celebrating her birthday.

"Yes, he just arrived. Jonathan's with him," Lizzie confirmed.

Eleanor's face lit up with joy. She could hardly contain her eagerness to rush downstairs and welcome their honored guest.

However, she quickly regained her composure, knowing there was no need to hurry. Since he was already here, her priority was ensuring his happiness, and the best way to do that was through Rose.

Eleanor's gaze softened as she looked at Rose with even more affection. "Lizzie, don't you think this necklace suits Rosie perfectly? It's only fitting to give it to her as a token of gratitude.

"Rosie, for my sake—and in front of my daughter-in-law—please don't refuse. Otherwise, it would seem like you don't value the Finch family."

Rose was at a loss for words, for there was nothing she could say to that. It was clear that Eleanor wouldn't let it go until she accepted the necklace.

"Fine. I'll just return the necklace to Jonathan later…" With that in mind, Rose nodded slightly. "Thank you, Mrs. Finch Senior."

Such a precious necklace wasn't something she could casually wear. It was far too eye-catching. She tried to remove it, but she couldn't unclasp it despite several attempts.

Rose felt a wave of awkwardness when Eleanor suddenly exclaimed, "Oh dear, my memory really is slipping. I completely forgot that the clasp on this necklace is broken, making it quite difficult to remove. I've been meaning to have it fixed, but I keep forgetting."

Rose was speechless. "Is this really happening?" she wondered.

She tried a few more times to take it off, but her efforts were fruitless. The necklace wouldn't budge.

"Just leave it on for now," Eleanor said softly before giving Lizzie a pointed look. Lizzie immediately took out her phone and made a call.

Rose sighed inwardly, resigning herself to wearing the lavish piece. However, she knew that stepping out with such a striking necklace would undoubtedly draw unwanted attention.

Unbeknownst to her, that was precisely what Eleanor intended. She wanted everyone to see the stunning emerald necklace adorning Rose's neck.

As expected, when Rose appeared, all eyes were immediately drawn to the necklace.

"Wow, that necklace is stunning..."

"I always thought a piece like that could only be paired with an elegant gown, but Ms. Shaffer's casual outfit gives it a whole new charm..."

"Well, that's because Ms. Shaffer is stunning! I doubt it'll look the same if it was on someone else."

"That's true. I think she's prettier than that international movie star."

"Wait, I don't remember Ms. Shaffer wearing that necklace when she arrived. Did I miss it?"

There was no way anyone would miss such a dazzling piece of jewelry. The women exchanged glances before reaching a collective conclusion.