The Wife He Forgot to Marry (Winona and Yule) novel Chapter 863

Stefan played the part of the dutiful son, leading Winona over to congratulate his father on his new role as the general manager of Cirrus Beverages. Both Gabriel and Margaret were beaming with pride.

Various branches of the family had fought tooth and nail for the position, but it had miraculously landed in Gabriel's lap. For the first time in a long time, Gabriel felt genuinely satisfied with his son. Stefan had finally learned to prioritize their immediate family's interests.

Stefan's management style was notoriously more ruthless than even his grandfather's had been. Father and son frequently clashed over business matters, and Gabriel usually lost, leaving him sidelined in the corporate hierarchy. He had practically given up, focusing on a life of leisure as if in early retirement. Thankfully, this time, his son had taken his side.

"Stefan, Winona," Gabriel said with a warm smile, "in a bit, we'll cut the cake together and take a family photo."

Margaret didn't object, seemingly giving her tacit approval that Winona was soon to be part of the family.

Seeing them look so harmonious, Ophelia's chest tightened with bitter jealousy.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Mallory stood hidden in the crowd, her venomous gaze locked onto Winona. She had recently received anonymous photos of Maeve. Her daughter had lost so much weight. Her meals looked awful, she was forced to do chores, and her living conditions were appalling. Her precious daughter had never suffered a day in her life. Just where the hell had Stefan sent her?

The more she thought about it, the more she despised Stefan and Winona. Especially Winona! Maeve was out there living in hell, while Winona was here living in luxury, parading around with the Goddard family's approval.

Winona stood beside Stefan, watching Gabriel and Margaret hold the ceremonial knife over the massive tiered cake.

Suddenly, a figure lunged out of the crowd.

Mrs. Mallory shoved the heavy cake cart violently in Winona's direction.

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