The Windfalls of Love (Roxanne and Harrison) novel Chapter 188

Everyone was silent; it became an eerie quiet that was kind of unsettling.

Roxanne was clearly asking Alexander why he was here, but he seemed at a loss for words. Chloe knew he was good pals with Harrison and that Harrison was the mythical top dog of Seraphim Haven. If he didn't explain to Roxanne that he came because he found out she was kidnapped, he'd feel guilty.

Alexander wasn't a good liar to begin with, and trying to lie made him uncomfortable. So he tossed the ball to Harrison as his gaze involuntarily landed on him.

Harrison didn't say a word either. That was when Chloe stepped in, taking on the task of changing the subject. She sniffed the air around Roxanne, scrunching her nose to break the awkward silence.

"Anne, you really do stink a bit. Go take a shower, and we'll talk after."

Roxanne could smell herself too. But all the way here, she had been leaning on Harrison's shoulder to sleep, and he never once complained.

"Okay, I'll go take a shower."

Roxanne took a few steps, but Harrison didn't follow. She turned back and asked, "Harrison, aren't you coming? Didn't you say you wanted me to shave you?"

Harrison stayed put and glanced at her. "Go ahead; I'll be up in a bit. Mr. Alexander came because he heard you were in trouble; I have a few words for him."

"Alright, I'll go shower first."

Then Roxanne thanked Alexander and went upstairs.

The rest didn't enter the villa. Chloe glanced at Harrison and then at Alexander. Both of them were undoubtedly men with powerful presences and auras that were impossible to ignore. They were natural-born leaders, a class apart from ordinary people.

Chloe looked at Harrison. "What should I call you now, Mr. Rodriguez? Or do I call you Mr. Harrison like your bodyguards?"

"Call me as you used to." Harrison didn't want their relationship to become too formal now that Chloe knew his true identity.

Chloe glanced at Dominic, who was standing beside Harrison. It was Dominic who found Roxanne. Alexander told her that Dominic was a top-notch hacker who was now in charge of keeping the Rodriguez Group's network safe.

"Do you know about Harrison's identity too, Dominic?" She asked, to which Dominic simply nodded.

"I understand why you hid your true identity from Roxanne now. You were afraid of losing her, right? Don't worry, I won't tell her. I don't want you two to fight over this." Chloe said to Harrison.

Harrison thought Chloe was a very understanding person; she was much better than Hazel Dawson.

"Thank you for considering my feelings." Harrison nodded.

"I'm actually more concerned for Roxanne." Chloe said.

"I know Roxanne; I know what she needs and doesn't need. If I suddenly imposed the role of a socialite on her, she'd definitely resist."

It would be like giving her a sudden liver transplant. The new liver was never hers to begin with. So, of course, there would be a rejection reaction. It'd be painful.

Four hours had passed since Chloe learned that Harrison was the top dog of Seraphim Haven. Chloe was still struggling to digest the shocking news and couldn't figure out why Harrison married Roxanne in the first place.

"I want to know, why did you marry Roxanne? Being the top dog of Seraphim Haven, you could've married any woman. Why Roxanne? Do you have some hidden agenda with my Roxanne?" She asked.

This was a complex question.

If asked why he was attracted to Roxanne, Harrison could talk all night.

Because there were so many things about Roxanne that moved him.

But he chose to answer simply.

"Honestly, I was forced by my father to marry Roxanne. The original plan was to divorce after a year.

But I really couldn't resist Roxanne's charm. There were so many surprising aspects about her that I fell in love with her unknowingly. I have no other intentions towards her."

"Are you telling the truth?" Chloe pressed.

"You're a good friend who truly cares for Roxanne. I wouldn't dare lie to you."