Billionaire's Match

Chapter 1011

Winnie was momentarily speechless.

Michael continued, “Before I left, I heard you talking to Lucas. I trust you completely, so whatever you choose to do, I won’t interfere. But did you think I was some easily fooled idiot?”

“Michael… I would never think that…”

Winnie opened her mouth, but words failed her. She was flustered beyond reason.

It was clear Michael was truly angry.

For a moment, he couldn’t rein in his emotions. Only when he noticed the tears gathering in her eyes did he realize he had been too harsh.

He abruptly lowered his head, resting his elbow on his knee, his fist pressed against his brow.

Lucas didn’t know Michael had been kept in the dark and had assumed they had already discussed everything together. Only at the end did he realize he had misspoken, and could only smooth things over by telling Michael to focus on his own matters, assuring him that Winnie was being taken care of.

But to Michael, those words were even more piercing.

still didn’t see him as someone she could rely on? They were already

Winnie lowered

didn’t respond, she reached

Michael finally relented, worn down by her small

do you even know how I felt

She lowered her gaze.

and I was afraid you might disagree. Besides, it wasn’t easy for your dad to finally accept me. I didn’t want him to think I

Michael frowned.

you went to the Olson family alone, to the police

Winnie’s voice turned slightly aggrieved, though still stubborn. “You

said helplessly. “So in the end, you just

eyes reddened. “My cooperation with Lucas was necessary. What are you even talking about? How is this

turned her head away and refused

return to his room. But after a few steps, he glanced

sigh, tugged at his loosened collar, and

he had been worn down too many times already. At this point, even this much anger wasn’t