Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 620 Winnie knew Ethan was probably testing her, but if he reported anything to Clarice, word would quickly reach Oscar as well. Winnie wasn't worried about herself-she could handle that-but she feared Michael might get blamed because of her. "By the way... you and Michael, are you really..." Charlotte glanced at the diamond on Winnie's hand, eyes wide with curiosity. She'd been careless before and hadn't noticed it- worn on her ring finger, no less. Winnie curled her hand inward.

She didn't want to hide anything from Charlotte, so she nodded slightly and recounted how Charlotte had encouraged her to register their marriage. Charlotte had already guessed most of it, but she hadn't expected they actually went through with it. Her mind was reeling. And more than anything, she admired Michael. He seemed so refined and polite, the kind of man who would follow his dad's wishes to the letter-more so than Ethan even. Yet, unexpectedly, he had the courage to do this. "No matter what, Michael only did it to help me. | was impulsive ---- too.

Now, | really worry that I've dragged him into trouble because of me." Charlotte understood completely. Anyone would worry in her shoes. Winnie had no parents to back her, and Michael, no matter how capable, still had the Morrison family and Oscar pressuring him. "Don't worry. | think Michael's father isn't completely unreasonable. If you two truly love each other..." "Charlotte, Michael simply doesn't want to marry anyone else. His kindness toward me is out of promise and pity. He doesn't... actually like me." Winnie interrupted firmly, correcting her friend. Charlotte froze, eyes wide.

"You... really think that?" Winnie nodded. Charlotte could only gape. "If Michael doesn't like you, then what on earth is he doing?" Winnie just looked at her, clear-eyed and utterly serious. Charlotte thought there was a hint of naive foolishness in her gaze. "So, you think... he-" ---- "Michael likes you. Not just likes-you could say he's completely, utterly in love with you!" Charlotte declared with absolute certainty. She had little experience in love herself, but as an outsider, it was obvious.

Winnie opened her mouth to argue, but in Charlotte's eyes, it was nothing more than a display of her own lack of confidence. Charlotte covered Winnie's mouth with a gentle laugh and continued, "If you still don't believe me, then just confess to Michael. Tell him clearly that you like him, and ask if he feels the same." "..Confess to Michael...?" Winnie froze. The mere thought made her cheeks burn bright red. Charlotte, meanwhile, considered the bigger picture. The real challenge wasn't just their relationship-it was the Morrison family.

Winnie wasn't exactly unsuitable, but her current position was delicate. As an adopted daughter, her family background and social standing were essentially superficial "| know! We can ask Khloe for help! She'll definitely convince Michael's father!" Charlotte had immediately thought of Khloe. With her backing, ---- Michael and Winnie would have powerful support-Khloe had the Morrison family, and behind her, the Hunt family as well. Winnie knew Khloe would help if needed, but she already owed her so much assistance that she felt guilty asking for more.

Still, Charlotte's words gave her courage, easing her worries a little. Charlotte accompanied Winnie to get her hair and makeup done. Winnie handed her the shopping card Michael had given her, letting Charlotte pick out the outfits first. Winnie had barely used the card before, only buying a few basic necessities and intending to return it immediately. But she hadn't seen Michael in days. After Charlotte finished shopping, Winnie planned to repay Michael for it with her own money. "No need. Someone else is paying for me."