"Belle could understand the situation roughly up till then. She thought for a while before saying, ""Rosa, is that what you really want? Everything is possible in the name of love. Martin did hurt you before, and I'd support you if you really have no feelings for him anymore, but if you still have feelings, then I'd advise you to just look past that. He has turned over a new leaf, and I can tell that he's serious about you and that he loves you. No one is flawless, and I believe if one was determined to turn over a new leaf, then they'd only be a better person. If your only concern is with your father, that shouldn't be your concern at all. Trust me, Martin will become more mature in time, and your father will have second thoughts about him."""
"Belle said that after much consideration. Martin was a much better candidate than Calvin to be in the business sector with his calculating and shady tactics. Belle believed that Martin was guaranteed to achieve success after a while, especially with the Harvey Group backing him up."
"The N&S Group was already growing steadily under Martin's lead. If he was hardworking and earnest enough, then he would eventually stand out."
"It was understandable that General Perry couldn't notice how much Martin had changed, but not Rosa. She saw that he had changed. She knew he had changed. If she gave him more time, then things between them could still work."
Rosa looked a little lost.
"Rosa, just wait for a little longer. Perhaps it will take him less than a year to be a successful businessman. By then, your father will definitely see him in a new light. However, the only condition for this to work is that you have to be there for Martin within this year. You have to support him and believe in him. You have to encourage him, and you can't break his heart. Can you do that? Belle held her hand in hers as she persuaded with a firm tone."
Tears welled up in Rosa's eyes as she stared at Belle.
"Belle smiled at her and said, ""Don't worry, General Perry is not an unreasonable person. He has already agreed for you to marry Martin from the beginning. So, he won't be against it all the time. All it takes is for Martin to be dedicated to turning over a new leaf, making himself a successful person. By that time, there's no longer any reason for General Perry to oppose your marriage. You and Martin have to stay in love and be strong together. I believe everything is possible as long as you two are in love."" "
"The Harvey family was a noble family, to begin with. If General Perry approved of the Harvey family in the first place, it just meant that he acknowledged the Harvey family more than the Xanthe family. Assuming that he had no choice but to choose the latter, the Harvey family might still have a shot at that. All they had to do was to put themselves back in an advantageous position. Belle was confident that General Perry would definitely think twice before finalizing his decision, especially when Martin and Rosa were in love with each other. "
"Belle, will this work? Rosa asked weakly."
"Of course. Belle put an arm around her shoulders and said sweetly, ""Did you forget who I am? I'm now the head of the household of the Harvey family, and Calvin is the head of the family. We will visit General Perry when the time is right and propose the idea to him. We will give you and Martin a grand wedding that will satisfy the Perry family. Trust me."""
"Rosa's eyes lit up with a bright glint, but it dimmed again. The light in her eyes was shining with uncertainty, insecurity, and hesitation."
"Belle, Yadriel is still too powerful, especially now when he's still posing a threat to the Harvey Group with the accusations. I don't know about this. Also, the Newton family visited today with the wedding in mind. Things are more serious than we think. I don't want the Harvey family to be making enemies because of me. I will feel terrible if that happens. Rosa shook her head in concern after she was reminded of their current situation. She was not foolish to oversee that."
Belle's heart skipped a beat.
"Rosa, you're so kind. Martin and the Harvey family will be lucky to have you. I'm willing to defend Harvey Manor's honor alongside you. Let's work harder and not give up easily, shall we? I believe we can still turn the tables around. With Calvin being in Capital City now, it seems like we are already making progress. Things will be better, Belle said emotionally with a determined expression, as she held onto Rosa's hand."
"Rosa squeezed her hand and smiled. She might be affected by Belle's emotions, but understanding their current situation, she said nothing more."
"Rosa, I want you to be my family more than anyone else does. So, I'll try my best to help you, Belle said firmly while holding Rosa's hand, which was getting slightly colder."
"Belle, that's what I want too, but things won't happen the way we want them to. In fact, Carmella seems like a great woman, and the Newton family is a prestigious family too. She's smart, she has a career, and she has feelings for Martin. She's willing to marry him. It will be great if Martin marries her, Rosa said with her head lowered. She was having mixed feelings about that."
"Rosa, don't be silly. Do you think Martin will be happy if that happens? He loves you. So, how can he marry Carmella? He will never do that, and I know him that well to say it, Belle said with a sigh."
Rosa lowered her head and twisted the sheets in her hand. She didn't speak for a long time.
"Belle could see her previous self in Rosa. She wrapped her arms around Rosa as she muttered, ""Rosa, trust me. I will do everything I can to help you two."""
Rosa looked a little lost as she fell silent.
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