The Windfalls of Love (Roxanne and Harrison) novel Chapter 187

Chloe had to admit that these two guys were really good actors.

Chloe and Roxanne had once had suspicions about Harrison's identity.

Harrison never revealed it, and his explanations always seemed logical, without any obvious flaws.

Chloe felt like she and Roxanne had been completely fooled.

"Why didn't Harrison tell us from the start that he's the richest man in Seraphim Haven? Why did he deceive Roxanne?"

Chloe was struggling to digest all this.

She didn't know whether to be surprised or worried.

Would Roxanne accept Harrison's prominent status?

Chloe was struggling to calm herself down.

Alexander, looking concerned, pleaded. "Chloe, please don't tell Roxanne the truth about Harrison's identity now. It could cause trouble between the couple."

After a few seconds of thought, Chloe said firmly, "Alright, we'll wait till Roxanne is safely back."

Since Harrison was the richest man in Seraphim Haven, he should be able to bring Roxanne back safely.

But Chloe was still worried about Roxanne's safety.

She was feeling unsettled.

Even the bright morning sun seemed suffocating and oppressive.

Harrison's motorcade had already left. The last few cars turned a corner, disappearing from sight.

Chloe was still in disbelief after watching them go.

She asked in a low voice. "Mr. Alexander, is Harrison really the richest man in Seraphim Haven?"

"What you've seen and heard is all true." Alexander answered without any pretense.

Chloe looked away. "I wonder if Roxanne can accept this."

A girl from a rural area who had been abandoned by her parents since childhood and didn't even go to college had married the richest man in Seraphim Haven.

This was more unbelievable than any movie plot.

Roxanne would have a serious reaction when she learned the truth.

But Chloe, the onlooker, found it hard to believe.

She kept replaying Roxanne's marriage in her mind.

How did she end up marrying the richest man in Seraphim Haven?

It was truly unbelievable.

She didn't know whether this was a good or bad thing.

How could a normal person like Roxanne accept the shocking truth that she was now a rich man's wife?

Chloe was worried for Roxanne; she was afraid that she would resist Harrison when she found out.

No one knew Roxanne better than Chloe.

Roxanne had never wanted to live the high life.

She just wanted a simple, ordinary life.

Seeing Chloe's confusion, Alexander asked. "I'm going to the embassy to support Harrison. Do you want to come with me?"

Chloe nodded heavily and followed Alexander.

Two hundred kilometers away.

Dominic was hiding with Roxanne in a safe place.

Roxanne asked, "Dominic, you brought your phone, right?"

Not only did he have his phone, but he also had a backpack with equipment and food.

All were for tracking the mercenaries who kidnapped her, so he could pinpoint their location accurately.

Dominic, known internationally as the "Y-Spectre" for his computer skills, really knew his stuff.

But Roxanne knew nothing about his field.

When she and Dominic broke up, he was just a common programmer who had graduated from a computer school.

Dominic took out his phone from his backpack and handed Roxanne a piece of chocolate.

Roxanne took it, feeling exhausted and hungry.

She sat down and ate the chocolate while trying to call Harrison.

"Bad signal, can't get through." Roxanne said, feeling disappointed.

By then, Dominic had also sat down, taking out his computer and equipment. "I'll send him a message."

Roxanne didn't understand what was on the computer screen. "What's this?"

"This is to connect to the satellite. I can contact Harrison through it." Dominic replied as he typed rapidly.

He seemed very competent.

When the equipment connected, Harrison's voice came through; he sounded incredibly anxious.

"Domi, how are things on your end? Have you seen Roxanne? How is she?"

Harrison sometimes called Dominic "Domi."

Dominic had recently helped the Rodriguez Group protect their 6G-Technology. Since Dominic had been taking good care of Roxanne and had also helped Harrison's company, the two men had gradually become familiar.

Roxanne was surprised to hear this.

How did these two men become so familiar after only a few meetings?

Roxanne was confused. She forgot to talk to Harrison and stopped eating her chocolate.

Dominic jolted her out of her daze, and she quickly reassured Harrison.

"Harrison, I'm okay; I've escaped. I'm with Dominic now, so don't worry about me. I'm really okay."

Harrison breathed a sigh of relief.

It was Roxanne's voice!

Although they had only been apart for six days, it felt like it had been an eternity since he heard her voice.

After hearing her voice and verifying that she was okay, Harrison finally relaxed.

But he still warned her. "Roxanne, you must stay with Dominic. Don't ever leave him."

He said to Dominic, "Domi, my wife's safety is in your hands; you need to look after her."

Dominic replied, "Don't keep harping about that Roxanne is your wife now, jerk."

This dude was always showing off in front of him.

Was he trying to remind him that he, the ex-boyfriend, was yesterday's news?

Dominic had already accepted that reality, he continued. "Chill, she's safe with me."

Harrison was grateful. "Thanks; I owe you one."

"I don't need your thanks. All I want is for you guys to last and be happy."

"Thank you."

"Alright, I’ve gotta hang up now."

"Hold up, I still want to talk to Roxanne."

Dominic looked at Roxanne.

Roxanne was about to speak when Harrison's caring voice came through the device. "Roxanne, have you been okay? Did they give you a hard time?"

"Nope, they just kept an eye on me. They didn't let me leave, but they didn't do anything to me." Roxanne countered. "Harrison, the kidnappers kept mentioning you. They said there's stuff I don't know about you. Also, when did you and Dominic become so tight?"

Harrison was silent for a moment and then said, "I'll tell you when we meet."

"Okay." She trusted Harrison, and she would believe whatever he said.

"Stay with Dominic; I will come to pick you guys up in an hour."

Roxanne replied, "Okay."

The phone call ended.

Dominic looked at her. "You really trust Harrison, don't you?"

Roxanne replied while munching on chocolate. "Husbands and wives should trust each other. If you can't even trust the person closest to you, then who in the world can you trust?"

Her words pierced Dominic's heart.

Roxanne was oblivious to his inner pain and discomfort.

He smiled faintly and said, "You're right, husbands and wives should trust each other. I truly hope you guys will always be happy."

After saying this, Dominic took out a bottle of water from his bag and gave it to her.

She was indeed very thirsty.

She took the water and drank more than half the bottle.

Then she tightened the cap, held the bottle in her hand, and looked at him. "Mr. Thompson"

"You didn't used to call me that." Dominic looked into her clear, bright eyes.

Her eyes had seen the ugliness and cruelty of the world, yet they remained pure and flawless.

Dominic reluctantly said, "You used to always call me Dominic."

"You know that's in the past." Roxanne didn't want to live in the shadows of the past.

He looked depressed and was devoid of any energy or zest.

Add to that his six-day stubble and the tiredness etched on his face, making him look like a shell of his former handsome self.

After he saw her, Harrison felt a surge of energy in his heart again.

It was as if he had come back to life at that moment.

But maybe his heart was still adjusting to its renewed activity, so Harrison could only slowly approach Roxanne.

With a smile, he said, "I'm glad you're okay."

Then he stretched out his arms and pulled her into a bear hug.

He held her.

No words needed to be said.

Roxanne felt warm in his embrace.

She felt safe.

Her heart finally found peace.

Under the slowly rotating helicopter blades, Dominic coughed. "Harrison, this isn't the time for a lovey-dovey moment; we need to get going."

"Let's get onboard." Harrison ruffled Roxanne's hair.

Roxanne looked up at his bearded face and smiled.

"You can still smile?" He frowned. "Weren't you scared?"

Of course, she was a bit scared.

But she had been through a lot and knew that the scarier the situation, the braver you needed to be.

Instead of answering, she asked him. "You must have been in a state, huh? You look like you haven’t been eating properly, sleeping well, or even shaving."

"You can shave it for me when we get back."

"Deal."

Harrison quickly removed his jacket and draped it over her shoulders before heading to the helicopter with her.

To avoid any unwelcome return of the bad guys, Roxanne didn't ask any more questions.

They would discuss it once they were safely away from here.

At the helicopter, the consul from the Novaria embassy was standing.

"This is Mr. Robert, the head of the embassy. He was a big help in the rescue." Harrison introduced him.

"Thank you, Mr. Robert." Roxanne nodded in gratitude.

She thought to herself that it was only natural to receive help from the embassy when in a foreign land.

That was how it was always depicted in movies.

So it was not surprising that Harrison could come to pick her up in a helicopter.

Back home, she saw Alexander and Chloe waiting for her at the villa's gate.

Roxanne was puzzled to see Alexander after stepping out of the car. Why was he here?

Before she could ponder it any further, Chloe rushed over and hugged her tightly. "Anne, you're finally back. I was so worried."

Tears streamed down Chloe's face.

Their sisterhood stretched back almost three decades.

They might not be biological sisters, but they were closer than family.

Chloe was visibly shaken and began scrutinizing her for injuries. Thankfully, they were all superficial scratches.

She hugged Roxanne tightly again. "Anne, I was so scared. I'm glad you're okay."

"You're hugging me too tight; don't you feel how dirty I am?" Roxanne patted Chloe's back. "Let me go freshen up, then we can chat."

Chloe finally let go.

Alexander stepped forward. "Roxanne, we're glad you're back safe. We were all worried."

"Thank you, Mr. Alexander. What are you doing here?" Roxanne was surprised.

Alexander glanced at Harrison and Dominic, who were getting out of the car, then at Chloe, and remained silent.

They all exchanged glances.

Roxanne thought their expressions were a bit peculiar.

Of course, there was a reason for their odd expressions. Everyone present knew that Harrison was the top dog of Seraphim Haven.

Except for Roxanne, she was still in the dark.