The Billionaire Ex-Wife and the Beggar He Became novel Chapter 252

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The mention of Frank snapped the memory of his promised billions into focus, and Felicity knew her parents were right—she couldn't let Winona seduce him, too. The realization cut through her despair with sudden, clarifying force.

Wiping away her tears, she pushed herself up from the floor. "No, I have to go see Frank right now. I have to keep him on my side."

She went to the bathroom, washed her face, pressed a cold compress to her swollen eyes, and applied a light touch of makeup. Then, she got back in her car and drove to the hospital where Frank was staying.

Frank had been stabilized but was still very weak. When he saw Felicity enter, his face lit up. "My dear child, you're here."

"Mr. Frank," Felicity said, bursting into tears. She rushed to his bedside and threw her arms around him. "Mr. Frank, you were so foolish. You can't risk your life for me. I don't want to lose you."

"Silly girl," Frank said softly. "I just want you to be happy. Do you understand? I want to clear away every obstacle in your path. But after spending a night with Winona, I realized… she doesn't seem like the kind of malicious woman you described. She said she never tried to take Julian from you." He was torn between his affection for Felicity and a seed of doubt.

Felicity shook her head, her sobs growing more intense. "Mr. Frank, you don't know how cunning she is. Unlike me, I'm busy with work, with projects, with architectural engineering. She does nothing all day but study men. She knows exactly how to play hard to get. She has a way with them, a way we can't fight. I'm so afraid she'll manipulate you too. Waaaaah…"

Frank fell silent. What Felicity said made sense. Winona didn't have a career or any responsibilities. All she did was focus on men. Several of Felicity's friends had already fallen for her charms. When it came to seduction, Winona was undeniably more skilled than Felicity.

"Don't worry. I won't let her fool me," Frank said, his voice firm, trying to reassure her. "For the rest of my life, I will only ever see you as my daughter."