The Billionaire Ex-Wife and the Beggar He Became novel Chapter 423

They had chosen the most prestigious venue in all of Greenwood City: the Grand International Hotel. It was said that fewer than ten families in the city were distinguished enough to host a wedding at the historic hotel. For Felicity, a wedding this magnificent was the realization of a dream, a moment of ultimate triumph.

She could finally marry the man she loved, and on Valentine's Day, no less. What could be more meaningful?

She had waited three years for Julian, three years of being branded a mistress. She had been cursed, had filth thrown at her, and had been extorted by Winona. Today, she would reclaim it all.

Following tradition, the bride and groom couldn't see each other the day before the wedding, so the Shepherd family had taken up temporary residence in a luxury hotel across from the Grand International.

Felicity was up at the crack of dawn for hair and makeup, surrounded by her ecstatic family. Only Old Mr. Shepherd seemed distracted.

"You stubborn old fool!" Old Mrs. Shepherd hissed at him. "It's your granddaughter's wedding day, and you still want to run off to see that old mistress of yours?"

"I don't want to talk to you," he retorted. "I didn't even want to see your face. I'm only here for my granddaughter's wedding. You'd best not speak to me, or you'll only humiliate yourself further. Have you no shame?"

"You—"

"Can you two stop fighting on Felly's wedding day? It's embarrassing!" In this family, only Henrietta could keep her in-laws in line. Silenced by her daughter-in-law's sharp rebuke, Old Mrs. Shepherd fumed quietly and left the room. Old Mr. Shepherd turned and walked out as well.

Teague Shepherd, whose health was poor, couldn't stay in the makeup room for long. Seeing his parents bickering, he sighed and returned to his own room. Jason also spoke to his mother and sister, "I'm going to head over to the venue early. There will be a lot of guests, most of them invited by Julian—all rich and powerful. I need to take this opportunity to…"

"Go on, go," Henrietta said, knowing exactly what her son intended.

The makeup artist arrived, and after more than two hours, Felicity's opulent bridal look was complete. The entire entourage then proceeded in a grand procession to the International Hotel. Felicity had always known the Nicholson family was powerful, but seeing the guests today was a true revelation. Not just from Greenwood City and Port City, but from all over the country, countless wealthy and influential families had come to celebrate their union.

Seeing the stunning bride, guests showered her with compliments.

"So this is Julian's fiancée? She's beautiful. I hear she's very capable, a major engineer."

"I've heard so much about her, but seeing her in person is something else. The Nicholson matriarch told me you're a lucky star for their family. I hear you're announcing several pieces of good news at the wedding today, a 'quadruple blessing'?"

"Is it true you're carrying twins? How far along are you? Your belly looks quite big. Can your dress even hide it?"