Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 630 The woman handed Michael a glass of wine. "Come on, one for penalty." Seeing her approach so casually, as if she were Michael's companion, Charlotte froze. Winnie froze too. Only Veronica wore a triumphant grin, practically beaming with glee. She was savoring the spectacle like it was a show made just for her. "Oh! You must be Sonya! | saw the photo of you with Oscar- wow, you're even prettier in person!" Veronica praised loudly, then turned back to Winnie with a mock-familiar tone. "Winnie, this is Michael's fiancée.

You must have met her-she was his college classmate, now an internationally renowned translator. | hear she's been Michael's secret confidante all these years. "Veronica!" Michael couldn't hold back any longer. He cut her off sharply, cold and clipped He didn't even take the glass Sonya had handed him. His eyes darted anxiously to Winnie's face. As expected, Winnie's blood drained from her face. She had heard the name Sonya before. During Michael's school days, ---- they had met a few times.

Back then, Sonya Deeter was an exceptional student and often partnered with Michael for school projects. The first time Winnie saw her, she had come to deliver study materials to Michael while he and Winnie were having lunch. Michael had introduced Sonya to Winnie with words full of admiration and praise. Winnie had felt a twinge of jealousy, teasing Michael a little, urging him to chase after her. But Michael had only ever had eyes for Winnie, and the matter quickly passed. She hadn't expected that after all these years, they had remained in contact-and now... Sonya had changed dramatically.

She was dazzling, ethereal, and irresistibly beautiful. Standing beside Michael, they looked like a pair made in heaven-the perfect golden couple. Meanwhile, Winnie felt the same as ever: out of place, increasingly out of sync with Michael. For the first time, a deep, gnawing insecurity hit her. Even in her gorgeous dress, she felt absurd, like a clown in the midst of elegance. She quickly lowered her head, afraid her reddening eyes would betray her shame. No wonder Michael hadn't answered her calls today. So this was the situation. Ethan had even warned her, yet she hadn't noticed a thing...

---- But if he already had a fiancée, why was he still about to register their marriage? Even if he meant well, he shouldn't have put them both in such an impossible situation. Winnie felt exposed, under everyone's gaze, like she was being roasted alive. She wanted to run, but her feet seemed rooted to the spot. Charlotte reacted instantly, grabbing Winnie's arm and pulling her to safety. Shocked as she was, her first instinct was to protect Winnie. With Winnie's personality, her pride was about to be crushed entirely.

"Winnie!" Just as they were about to leave the crowd, Michael could no longer restrain himself. He strode forward and yanked Winnie out of Charlotte's grasp. "We need to talk-alone." He allowed no protest. Before she could respond, he was leading her toward the private inner rooms. "Michael!" Sonya barely had time to react. Instinctively, she called his name, but Michael pushed past her without a glance and carried Winnie away. All eyes turned. Sonya froze in embarrassment. ---- Veronica hadn't expected Michael to erupt for Winnie to this extent. Her jaw nearly dropped. Not possible...

Back then, Michael had seemed unable to choose between Winnie and Sonya. And now-he still wasn't sure?