The Billionaire Ex-Wife and the Beggar He Became novel Chapter 494

"I told you so many times!" Old Mr. Nicholson continued, his voice trembling with age and sorrow. "Even though Julian didn't love Winona, you had to treat her with kindness. Treat her well! I told you again and again that she saved Julian's life with her own body. If you had listened to me just once, we wouldn't be in this mess! Ah... a house without virtue cannot bear the weight of glory. So be it..."

After his speech, he and his equally ancient wife slowly retreated to their room.

In the living room, Forrest Nicholson sighed heavily while Shera and Janetta's sobs grew louder.

Shera wept for her son's lost 'blood bag,' truly full of regret. Janetta cried while reminiscing, "Winona was such a good daughter-in-law. She would massage my back, do whatever I asked. She was so obedient and gentle. What was I thinking, telling the butler to cut off her allowance? I deserve this, I really do..."

"Not only do I deserve this, but I let a wolf into our home."

"That shameless Felicity! Once she has that baby, I'll hire someone to cut off her limbs! I'll make her pay for what she did! That monster, she completely destroyed our family..."

Listening to his mother's wailing, Julian felt his head spin. The mighty Nicholson Group had collapsed, half due to Felicity's schemes, and the other half due to his own failings. In contrast, Winona was thriving.

Unable to bear his mother's cries any longer, he grabbed his car keys and drove to The Perkins Group. It was a brand-new building, the entire skyscraper leased by Winona, who now employed hundreds of people.

When Julian approached the front desk, he told the young receptionist, "I need to see Winona."

The receptionist eyed the man before her. He was tall and handsome, with a lingering air of nobility, but he was also unshaven, disheveled, and exuded an aura of defeat. He looked familiar, but she couldn't place him.

"Do you have an appointment with Ms. Perkins, sir?" she asked in a professional tone.

Sue spotted Julian immediately. "Mr. Nicholson? Is that you?" she asked, surprised.

Julian's eyes darted away for a second before he regained his composure. "Sue, I need to see Winona."

After a moment's hesitation, Sue nodded. "Alright. Follow me."

Two minutes later, Julian stood outside Winona's office. When Sue pushed the door open, the scene inside left him stunned.