Roxanne asked, "So you're saying if my husband really is the richest man in Seraphim Haven, I can quit working, stop earning money, and just stay at home using his credit card and living a carefree life?"
Babette replied, "Well, yeah. If you're married to the richest man in Seraphim Haven, why would you need to work? You could live a carefree life since your husband has more than enough wealth."
Roxanne retorted, "And us common folks, can we just luck out and live a life of luxury? Is it really that easy?"
Babette answered, "Why not? If he has other women, you can just spend his money. Why bother working so hard?"
Roxanne simply smiled and didn't respond.
She respected everyone's opinions and ideas, but she also stuck to her own principles.
Whether Harrison was an ordinary guy or the richest man in Seraphim Haven, it wouldn't change her determination to earn her own money.
Babette was curious, "Roxanne, is there any connection between Harrison and the richest family in Seraphim Haven? He carries such an aura, like a leader of high society. He's from Seraphim Haven; could he be linked to the Rodriguez Group?"
Roxanne replied, "What do you think?"
Five days prior, a woman in ethnic dress had found her and revealed that Harrison was the wealthiest man in Seraphim Haven.
Those past five days, Roxanne still couldn't accept the shocking news. It was even more surreal than a dream.
Upon hearing Harrison's offhand mention of breaking up, Roxanne was furious, even though she knew he didn't mean it.
It felt like a sham marriage. As if she'd married into wealth and become a rich woman.
How could such a good thing happen to her?
It was bizarre and unreal.
The reality only made her more uneasy and worried.
In the past few days, Vincent Rodriguez continued to check in on her daily. She didn't know how to face him.
She always made the excuse of being busy at work and quickly ended the calls.
With his son and daughter-in-law living separately, Vincent was anxious and headed to the company headquarters to talk to his son.
At the headquarters, Harrison and a group of senior managers were in a meeting.
During a break, Harrison forgot his computer was still connected to the projector and that his WhatsApp account was logged in on both his phone and computer.
After opening a profile that hadn't received any messages for five days, he typed into the chat box.
“Anne, are you really that determined to divorce me?”
Divorce? The first person to see the projected screen was Alexander.
Alexander quickly patted his shoulder, his brow furrowed with worry, "Harrison, what's going on? Are you and Roxanne getting a divorce?"
Harrison was in a bad mood, and his tone was not friendly.
He replied coldly, "Which eye of yours saw me getting a divorce? Anne and I are doing just fine. Not everyone's like you and Hazel Dawson, you know?"
Samuel Carter chimed in, "We all saw it, okay? You're the one who said that you're getting a divorce."
As he spoke, Samuel pointed to the screen.
Roxanne had replied to Harrison.
The reply said, “Harrison, you're a man. A man should do as he says. If you think we should part ways, then please do as you said before.”
Harrison didn't care that his message was displayed on the big screen.
He simply replied to Anne, “I was just talking. Do you really need to take it so seriously?”
Roxanne replied, “I'm sorry, but I am serious. Also, Harrison, please think about what you did wrong, and contact me when you understand.”
Their conversation was witnessed by Alexander, Samuel, and the other senior managers.
Everyone understood why Mr. Rodriguez, who was usually calm and composed, had recently become irritable.
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