The Windfalls of Love (Roxanne and Harrison) novel Chapter 170

Chloe wasn't zoned out because she didn't hear clearly.

She heard it loud and clear.

It made her stutter a bit.

“Mr. Alexander, you just got divorced. Why are you in such a rush to find a girlfriend? Besides, I'm not your type.”

Chloe was a divorced woman without the figure of a young girl, and her face was covered with age spots, She also had two kids.

Oliver once said she was like second-hand goods nobody wanted.

How could she possibly be a match for Mr. Alexander, a man of status, handsome, well-mannered, and cultured?

Even though Mr. Alexander was also divorced, with his status and identity, he definitely needed an elegant lady to match him.

In front of Alexander, Chloe felt utterly insignificant.

She was very self-aware. She knew that she and Mr. Alexander could never be together.

So her answer was very firm. “Mr. Alexander, I really can't help you. And stop joking with me. I'm just a divorced woman with two kids.”

She gave a bitter laugh.

At that moment, Alexander was holding an umbrella.

When Chloe arrived, the rain had already stopped for a while.

Now it started raining again, and she didn't bring an umbrella.

Alexander held most of the umbrella over her and asked, “What I meant was to pretend to be my girlfriend.”

Chloe immediately let out a sigh of relief.

It was just pretending.

Alexander looked at her, and when he spoke again, his voice was full of respect and comfort.

“Don’t think you're not good enough. If I were to look for a woman, I'd definitely go for someone as kind as you. There's only good and bad in women, not high or low. Don't belittle yourself. Compared to Hazel, you are much better. You're a good woman and a good mother; don't look down on yourself just because you're divorced.”

His comforting words and encouragement warmed Chloe's heart.

She was so moved that she was on the verge of tears.

That jerk Oliver, if he had a fraction of Mr. Alexander's kindness, he wouldn't have torn her family apart.

Her kids wouldn't have to live a tough life with a single mom like her.

Thinking about those tough days made Chloe's feelings even more complicated.

Tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly held them back.

Alexander held the umbrella in one hand and took a tissue from the driver in the car with the other, and handed it to her.

Then he said, “Keep your chin up. Don't look down on yourself because you're divorced. Believe in yourself!”

Chloe took the tissue, wiped away her tears, and nodded. She suddenly sneezed.

Alexander saw that her coat was half wet. He had her get in the car first, then took a coat out of the trunk.

“This was a coat I bought for my ex-wife before the divorce. If you don't mind, put it on, don't catch a cold. I divorced my ex-wife. She has always been reluctant to let go, so I need you to pretend to be my girlfriend, to make her give up.”

After a bit of chat, Alexander didn't mention Hazel's behavior.

He just said he was helpless to end the marriage. He had no choice but to divorce. He tried his best to keep Hazel's dignity.

Even though Hazel was the one who cheated, Alexander didn't blame her.

Clearly, he was a very cultured man.

If it were a man like Oliver, even if the woman was not at fault, he would still blame her.

People were indeed different.

It was comfortable to be with cultured people.

The driver was driving.

Alexander and Chloe sat in the back seat.

Chloe had ridden in Alexander's luxury car before, but she was still a bit nervous.

The luxurious interior made her feel uneasy.

Alexander's request made her even more nervous, even if it was just pretending to be his girlfriend.

Alexander then said, “You don't have to answer me right away. No matter whether you help me or not, I'm willing to help you with your daughter's problem.”

He also liked kids.

He met Chloe's daughter Aria. She was very cute, very sensible, and obedient, obedient to the point of being heartbreaking.

Last time, after he fainted from signing the divorce papers and was taken to the clinic by Chloe, Aria brought him a bowl of unforgettable soup.

He always remembered this help.

“Mr. Alexander, thank you very much. With your help, Aria was able to successfully transfer schools.”

Chloe was a divorced woman. Her registered identity was not in Seraphim Haven. She didn't have a house in Seraphim Haven. She was just an ordinary working-class woman. It was already hard for her to get Aria into school.

When Aria was bullied by wealthy kids at school and wanted to transfer, it became very difficult.

If she didn't transfer, those unreasonable kids and parents would continue to bully Aria.

The teachers and principal of the school said they would handle it fairly, but so far, they have not provided a solution.

Chloe had had enough of these people's ugly behavior.

Wealthy parents, who drove luxury cars to pick up their kids, only knew how to suck up.

For people like them who were poor, they were ignored.

Human nature was really scary.

Alexander asked with concern, “How's Aria doing? After being wrongly accused of stealing, has her mood changed?”

When it came to this, Chloe looked very worried.

“She's been silent every day, often waking up in the middle of the night, crying as soon as she opens her eyes and saying she doesn't want to go to school.”

Seeing her child like this, Chloe's heart was breaking.

She blamed herself for not being able to give Aria a good birth environment and for not giving her a complete family.

If her family was rich and powerful, if Aria had a dad to protect her, who would dare to slander and bully her like this?

“This is a serious matter.” Alexander said with a frown. “Chloe, I'm free now. I can go home with you. I want to see Aria's condition and understand the specifics from her. Don't sweat about the transfer thing, okay? As for Aria being falsely accused of stealing, I'll definitely help clear her name and reignite her passion for learning so she can go back to school with a smile on her face."

Seven in the evening.

Chloe took Alexander to the house she was renting.

Walking in, they ran into Roxanne.

Amelia had taken a couple of days off due to some family issues, so Roxanne was babysitting.

Seeing Alexander, Roxanne was taken aback.

Turned out, it was Roxanne's idea to reach out to Mr. Alexander for help.

She had thought Mr. Alexander, being a decent and warm-hearted man, would certainly lend a hand, but she didn't expect him to actually come over in person.

After exchanging pleasantries with Roxanne, Alexander asked, "Where's Aria?"

"She's holed up in her room, doesn't want to talk to anyone, and seems pretty down in the dumps."

"I'll go check on her."

Alexander went to Aria's room and knocked on the door.

"Aria, it's Mr. Alexander. Remember me? Last time I was sick, you brought me some soup. Can I come in?"

But Aria inside the room didn't respond.

Lowering his voice, Alexander asked Roxanne, "You reckon she's not having any dark thoughts in there, is she?"

He picked up Aria and gently stroked her head as he said, "Leave this to me. I promise to give you a fair resolution."

After calming Aria down, Alexander left Chloe's house.

Roxanne also left with him.

As they stepped out of the elevator, Roxanne expressed her deep gratitude to Alexander.

"Mr. Alexander, I can't thank you enough for helping with Chloe's problem. I didn't expect you to be so willing to help."

Mr. Alexander, as usual, showed no trace of the arrogance of the rich. He was as warm as a spring breeze. People like him deserved to be rich.

Alexander replied in a gentlemanly manner, "It's the least I could do."

Then he thought to himself, “once you find out I'm a good friend of your husband, you'll understand why I'm so willing to help.”

Alexander then asked, "Roxanne, where do you live? Let me give you a ride home."

"No need, I live pretty close to here. Plus, I rode my e-bike here."

After the red Porsche was returned, Roxanne's mode of transportation was back to being her e-bike.

Sometimes, she would drive the company's regular car as well.

After saying goodbye to Alexander, she hopped on her e-bike and zoomed off.

Before long, she was home.

Just as she stepped through the door, Chloe called to check if she had made it home.

Roxanne kicked off her shoes and started chatting with Chloe.

"Anne, I'm glad you suggested asking Mr. Alexander for help. With him stepping in, things at Aria's school should be sorted out."

"Don't worry; once those people realize you are buddies with big shots like Mr. Alexander, they wouldn't dare to bully Aria again."

With Aria's problem resolved, the weight on Chloe's heart finally lifted.

But another matter was causing her distress.

"Anne, Mr. Alexander asked me to pretend to be his girlfriend."

"Why?" Roxanne was filled with questions.

"With Mr. Alexander being so loaded, why would he ever lack for a lover? Even if he wanted a girlfriend, there must be a ton of women more suited to his status. And why does he need to pretend?"

Chloe replied, "His ex-wife is relentless. He wants me to help him shake her off."

"Did you agree?"

"No, it's too awkward. Even if it's all pretend, I feel like I'm not good enough."

Mr. Alexander was a big deal.

Whenever she stood in front of Mr. Alexander, she felt like they were from two different worlds. She had such low self-esteem!

Roxanne comforted her, "Chloe, you shouldn't feel like you're not good enough for anyone. You're unique in this world. Besides, if Mr. Alexander is asking for your help, it means he respects you. You could consider agreeing. You guys might actually hit it off."

"What are you thinking?" Chloe shot back. "I never intended to find a man as outstanding and successful as Mr. Alexander. I just feel like since he did me a huge solid, rejecting him feels wrong."

Roxanne said, "Then just agree."

If these two really got together, and Mr. Alexander truly fell for Chloe, then Chloe had found herself a keeper!

Chloe had been with Oliver, a jerk, and suffered a lot.

During the divorce, she only asked for the child and didn't want any property.

Her previous marriage was not a happy one. If she could be with Mr. Alexander, she would have a shot at happiness for the rest of her life.

"Chloe, just say yes. If you miss this opportunity, you might not get another one. If Mr. Alexander asks someone else, you'll lose your chance."

" Anne, you make it sound like I want something from Mr. Alexander. I really just want to repay his kindness."

Roxanne said, "Mr. Alexander is handsome, nice, and rich. Most importantly, he respects everyone and is very cultured. Are you sure you don't like him?"