Honey, You're a Billionaire? novel Chapter 593

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 Jonathan into the hall.

"Mrs. Finch Senior…"

Anna had rushed to relay the message after Eleanor had ordered her to bring Jonathan back from the medical building. Fortunately, she managed to catch up with him just in time.

Yet, when Jonathan appeared in the doorway, Eleanor didn't allow Anna to finish speaking. Overcome with excitement, she hurried toward Jonathan, eager to ask the question on everyone's mind—whether what he said about being married to Rose was true.

She wasn't the only one who sought clarification. Those who hadn't known of the marriage—Yara, Lizzie, Cyrus, and even Anna—fixed their gazes on Jonathan, yearning for confirmation.

However, as Eleanor approached Jonathan, she suddenly changed her question, asking, "How's Rosie? Is she all right?"

She had wanted to address Rose as her granddaughter-in-law, but she managed to restrain her excitement.

Eleanor was visibly shaken, longing to affirm what Jonathan had declared outside. But for the sake of appearances, showing concern for Rose's well-being was the more appropriate thing to do, especially with the Xanth and Young families present.

She knew she would have another opportunity to ask about the marriage.

Jonathan's brows furrowed as he cast a piercing glance at Cyrus, his gaze sending a chill down Cyrus' spine.

Taken aback, Cyrus wondered what Jonathan was staring at him for.

Just as he was about to voice his displeasure, Jonathan's cold, commanding voice rang out, filled with authority. "Perhaps someone here should explain exactly what kind of despicable act they were involved in."

Eleanor followed his gaze, her face darkening when she saw he was looking at Cyrus.

Before she could react further, Jonathan abruptly turned to leave. However, Eleanor swiftly grabbed his arm before he could depart.

"Jonathan, be truthful with me. Are you and Rosie truly married?"

Jonathan had publicly acknowledged his marital status to dispel any misunderstandings and safeguard Rose from potential gossip. Whether Eleanor was pleased or not was not a primary concern for him.

He frowned slightly and was about to respond when a cold voice cut through the room.

"So what if they're married? They might have a marriage certificate, but that doesn't mean they can't just as easily obtain a divorce certificate."

The speaker was Clover.

Miles added swiftly, "Rosie just took over Young Group. She's got too much on her plate for an early marriage."

Elijah added his own biting remark. "Even if my daughter marries, it should be to a reputable family that isn't continuously entangled in chaos and scandal."

The sequence of pointed remarks was a coordinated effort to convey their dissatisfaction with the marriage—or, more precisely, their disapproval of the Finch family.

Eleanor felt a surge of frustration as she listened to the Finch family being disparaged. "Chaos and scandal? Who are they calling chaotic? What scandals are they insinuating?" she mused.

Despite her inclination to argue, she held her tongue. The earlier incident in the greenhouse had left her wary.