Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 634 The Olson couple immediately jumped in. "Winnie! This is a private moment between an engaged couple- why are you here causing a scene? | know youre friends with Michael, but come on, go home already! Don't make a fool of yourself!" Mrs. Olson seized the opportunity to scold Winnie while reaching out to drag her away. But before she could touch her, Michael stepped in. "Mrs. Olson, Dad, Sonya, and everyone present, | apologize. My actions caused a misunderstanding, and | regret that it has affected what should have been an enjoyable dining experience.

"But now that the misunderstanding has occurred, there are some things | no longer need to hide." The moment Michael spoke, the room went completely silent. Winnie's heart pounded violently as she looked up at him. Michael's face was calm, composed, even carrying a hint of a smile. Sonya also lifted her gaze, surprised, staring at him. ---- Oscar felt a flicker of unease and immediately tried to stop Michael from speaking. But Michael only looked at his father, eyes carrying a trace of apology, and then spoke with unwavering resolve. "Winnie and | are already legally married.

We are recognized by law as husband and wife. Therefore, any engagement between Sonya and me cannot be established, neither legally nor in reality." The words shattered the silence. Shock rippled through the room utter astonishment. Even Winnie, standing beside him, felt her heart nearly leap from her chest. Her palm, gripped tightly in his hand, was slick with sweat. Yet Michael's grip only tightened, silently giving her strength. "Sonya, | sincerely apologize for any distress I've caused you. Winnie and | are secretly married.

| acted on my own without informing my father, and he arranged the engagement without knowing the full situation... "This matter has nothing to do with you. | have always regarded you as a friend | deeply admire, and | hope you can understand." Michael turned fully to Sonya, apologizing with sincerity. ---- Her eyes trembled in surprise, lips slightly parted. But soon, she smiled. Though a hint of melancholy lingered, she showed no resentment or bitterness toward Michael and Winnie. "So that's how it is. | see the lovers have finally united.

Congratulations, Michael and Winnie." Sonya genuinely wished them well. She knew that Michael's public explanation, even at the risk of exposing conflicts with his father, was meant to preserve her dignity. The care in his actions proved that her feelings for him had not been wasted With that, Sonya turned to leave. Any attempt by Oscar to stop her now was futile. But Oscar's fury reached its peak. Before anyone could react, he strode forward and slapped Michael across the face. For the first time in his life, he struck his son with full force.

Michael felt the shock reverberate through his head, a ringing in his ears. A metallic taste of blood flooded his mouth. "Michael!" Winnie gasped in alarm and instinctively moved in front of him. Oscar, still unsatisfied, raised his hand again, this time aiming at Winnie. ---- "Dad!" Michael bellowed, stopping him. "This has nothing to do with Winnie. This is the consequence of my own actions! | know | have disappointed you, and | know | have been selfish. | do not ask for your forgiveness... But | do ask you not to vent your anger on her." Oscar's arm froze midair.

Though he did not strike, his eyes were red with rage, his fury barely contained. His son-his perfectly fine son-had been completely undone, bewitched by Winnie! What insanity!