The Billionaire Ex-Wife and the Beggar He Became novel Chapter 62

She smiled with such calm openness.

She made no attempt to hide that she herself had once been just a small-town girl, her hands rough from work in the fields.

There was a healthy, honest glow to her face.

The men around her found themselves swept up by her self-assurance and poise.

Even Claud, who had always remained neutral between Winona and Felicity, found himself drawn to Felicity in that moment.

This girl was truly impressive.

She was candid, with a remarkable inner strength; her confidence and vitality were second to none.

No wonder she could win so many men's hearts.

Julian was the one she loved most.

But it was equally clear that Mackenzie had deep feelings for Felicity.

And Xander, the doctor who had only recently returned from abroad, was openly attentive and caring toward her as well.

There was something genuinely lovable—something extraordinary—about Felicity.

By contrast, Winona seemed hopelessly petty and crude in Felicity's presence, her talent for clinging and scheming simply unmatched.

No wonder Julian disliked Winona. Even Claud, thinking back on Winona's manipulative ways and her simpering, suddenly felt a wave of disgust.

How could there be a woman so utterly foolish?

And yet, she'd managed to cling to Julian for six whole years!

What a windfall for her!

As Claud was silently mourning Julian's misfortune, his phone rang. Glancing at the unfamiliar number, he answered, "Hello? Who is this?"

"Mr. Gallagher, hello. I've heard about you from Julian for years but never wanted to bother you until now. I just wanted to ask, are you with Julian? I… need to talk to him about something." On the other end was Winona, her voice apologetic.

Winona had always known who Julian's friends were.

She also knew they'd never accept her.

She was self-aware enough never to reach out to anyone in Julian's circle—not once, all these years.

Her international senior care project was world-class—imagine what it could do for The Nicholson Group.

Claud was certain: ten Winonas couldn't compare to a single Felicity.

Meanwhile, Winona sat frozen, Claud's abrupt hang-up leaving her stunned.

Mia, who had promised Winona she wouldn't stir up trouble anymore, finally lost her patience. Pacing the living room, she burst out, "Nona! Just let me handle this! Tomorrow, I'll march straight into Julian's company and make a scene. I'll say his father slept with me and I ran, and now I'm carrying his little brother in my belly—let's see if that doesn't get his attention!"

Winona: "……"

She wanted to say, "Mia, you're the most disastrous friend anyone could ever have."

But she didn't have the heart.

Rubbing her forehead, Winona rasped, "Looks like I'll have to pay the Shepherds a visit myself."

"You… you're going to the Shepherds'? Aren't you afraid they'll sic their dogs on you again?" Mia asked, bewildered.

"In a few days, it'll be Old Mrs. Shepherd's birthday. At her party, Julian and Felicity are sure to be there," Winona replied.