The Billionaire Ex-Wife and the Beggar He Became novel Chapter 28

It was perfect, as if everything she wished for came true.

Her plan was simple: buy the proposal, tweak it to fit local regulations, and put it straight into action.

Just then, Julian's call came through. As soon as Felicity answered, ready to discuss the proposal, Julian spoke first. "The divorce with Winona… it'll have to wait a while."

Felicity paused, caught off guard. "Why?"

Julian explained the situation over the phone.

It only took her a second to piece it together. "Mr. Frank must be worried that a divorce scandal will tank The Nicholson Group's stock before the merger is finalized. Once the deal goes through, you can end things with her."

Julian's voice was cold, filled with disdain for Winona. "I didn't want to have anything to do with her anymore, but now I have to put this off because of the company."

"I know this isn't easy for you, Julian." Felicity was secretly delighted. She even tried to comfort him.

Winona was no threat to her—never had been. Even if Julian stayed married to Winona forever, his heart belonged to Felicity alone.

As for Winona, she was nothing but a sideshow.

Right then, Winona was also sitting at her laptop, having just received a call from Wesley. He'd found several potential investors and forwarded their profiles to her email.

When she checked her inbox, she spotted an unexpected message from Ms. Irene Chase.

Curious, Winona opened the email.

"Dear Shepherd,

If you're reading this, I'm already gone. I was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and I didn't want to suffer, so I chose a peaceful ending. I've always regretted the way I neglected you years ago, so I wanted to make it right. I've left you a gift, and I hope it helps you.

Shepherd, your integrated senior living facility plan is outstanding. I can already see you becoming a leader in your field someday.

I'm so proud of you!

Please don't be sad for me. I'll be looking out for you from heaven.

May you always be happy and safe.

May you be surrounded by love your whole life.

And don't forget to check the gift I've left you—think of it as a little surprise."

The man was notorious for being cold-blooded, caring for no one.

Winona had no intention of working with someone like that.

She was about to close the email when Mia's excited shriek rang out behind her. "Yves Prescott! Nona, do you have any idea how women in Greenwood City fight over that man? You need to dump Julian and get with Yves Prescott, like, immediately!"

Winona shot her a look. "Sleeping with rich men doesn't pay the bills, Mia. I'll pass on Yves Prescott. But the divorce? That's definitely happening. Tomorrow's the day Julian and I agreed on. After that, I'll finally be free—a single CEO taking on the world!"

Mia: "…"

The next morning

At nine a.m., Winona arrived outside The Nicholson Group's headquarters.

She hadn't even entered when Julian's assistant, Gideon, intercepted her.

"What are you doing here? This isn't a place for you. Leave—now!" Gideon's voice dripped with contempt. He didn't bother hiding his lack of respect for the soon-to-be ex-wife of his boss.

Winona's gaze was icy as she replied, "I'm here to divorce Julian."