The Billionaire Ex-Wife and the Beggar He Became novel Chapter 182

It wasn't until he returned to the country that Xander learned the truth: Felicity had started dating someone three years ago.

And not just anyone—her boyfriend was Julian, the heir to the prestigious and powerful Nicholson Group, the most elite family in Greenwood City.

Seeing Felicity with someone else did sting, he couldn't deny it. But Xander was a grown man, and he was never the type to wear heartbreak on his sleeve, much less interfere with someone else's happiness. So he buried his feelings for Felicity deep inside, locking them away, and settled into the role of her protective older brother.

He made himself a promise—he'd look after Felicity like she was his own sister. He would do everything in his power to ensure her life was free from hardship.

So when he saw Winona, clingy and shameless as chewed-up gum, constantly pestering Felicity and desperately trying to latch onto Julian, Xander often had to fight the urge to toss Winona into the river and let the fish deal with her.

But what he never expected was the truth that finally came to light.

A storm of emotions churned inside him.

Should he blame Felicity?

He couldn't. Felicity's childhood had been anything but easy, and she had always worked so hard.

Now, Xander found himself at a loss. He didn't know how to move forward with Felicity, betrayed by the feeling that she'd lied to him.

After downing another glass of whiskey, he finally picked up his phone and called her. He needed to hear from her directly—why had she lied to him?

Why hadn't she told him the truth—that Winona was Julian's wife, not her?

When Felicity answered the call, she broke down in tears. She sounded so lost and small, like a child.

"Xander, I was so afraid you'd stop talking to me. Julian's been acting so strange lately… I just feel so alone."

"Xander, maybe nobody else knows how hard I've worked, but you do. You know what it took for me to get into the School of Architecture, how much I sacrificed."

"But Winona isn't just sabotaging my relationship with Julian, she's undermining my project, too! We're talking about hundreds of millions at stake from investors all over the world. And yet, this woman—who knows nothing—is trying to ruin everything just to satisfy her own petty jealousy…"

"I swear, sometimes I just want to wring her neck!" Felicity's voice cracked as she vented, trembling with anger.

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