The Billionaire Ex-Wife and the Beggar He Became novel Chapter 190

It was that adorable, soft side of her.

He couldn't help but want to reach out and gently pinch her cheeks.

But even though he was her husband, at this moment, he knew he had no right to disturb that soothing, radiant smile.

"Mr. Nicholson, you said you wanted to have a talk with me. I was honest with you—Winona chooses to be with me. You can envy or resent me all you want, but it won't change a thing. You didn't believe me, and even hit me. Now you've seen it for yourself. I told you, wherever I go, Winona goes too, because she's my lucky star!"

Yves Prescott looked at Julian with that same provocative glint in his eyes.

That stare, the confidence of someone who had nothing to lose, the lazy, wicked smile laced with defiance—every time, it made Julian want to strangle him.

And of all things, Winona was still holding onto Yves's arm.

Julian was on the verge of losing it.

Luckily, Claud and Mayo were nearby, keeping an eye on him; otherwise, he might have snapped again.

He had no idea how things had spiraled to this point.

All he felt was a deep, humiliating sense of helplessness.

"Mr. Prescott will need to stay for observation for two days," the doctor behind them reminded everyone. "He can only be discharged if there are no further issues."

"I'll take him to his room," Winona said, already pushing Yves's wheelchair. Yves lifted his hand to cover hers, the two of them moving in perfect sync—like a couple married for years.

"Don't get upset over them, Mr. Shaw. They're not worth it," Winona soothed him.

But Zachary just looked at her, full of concern. "Nona, I never really understood what you went through before, but now I get it. Felicity not only stole your husband—she's a homewrecker, plain and simple. The Nicholson Group stole your project, registered it before you could, so now you can't even be credited as the chief engineer. You're forced to show up as Mr. Prescott's… girlfriend. That's incredibly unfair."

Winona shook her head, her confidence shining through. "It's still better than when I couldn't find a single investor, Mr. Shaw. As soon as the project breaks ground, they'll be exposed. Felicity has no idea what the real secret behind my design is—only I know that."

Zachary nodded emphatically. "Of course!"

They pushed Yves into his hospital room and settled him in. Just as they finished, someone appeared at the door.

"Miss Perkins, could I… have a word?" Xander stood in the doorway, his gaze steady and serious as he looked at Winona.