The Windfalls of Love (Roxanne and Harrison) novel Chapter 46

"Why should I feel ashamed for taking money from my own daughter?"

"Roxanne, now that you're the boss of the company, do you think you're amazing and no longer respect me as your father? Without me, where would you be? If I hadn't brought you into this world, would you have what you have today?

I gave you life, so you should buy me a house and give me money to spend. All the money you earn should be used to show filial piety to me."

Sebastian's words were filled with selfishness and irrationality, but he delivered them to Roxanne as if they were completely justified.

Roxanne's emotions were already shattered by anger, and she realized that she couldn't communicate with Sebastian using normal values and reasoning. Continuing like this would only make her more infuriated. She ended the call and found herself shaking uncontrollably.

From a few meters away, the bodyguards hidden behind the trees observed Roxanne's emotional breakdown by the riverside, and their anxiety grew. They were worried that she might attempt something drastic. Quickly, they called Harrison.

"Harrison, you better come quickly. Roxanne seems to be seriously considering jumping into the river. After finishing a phone call with someone, she was trembling and became increasingly agitated. I'm genuinely concerned that she might do something impulsive."

Harrison was in a car driven by Anthony. The car was already speeding towards the riverside. Harrison's anxiety was evident from his demeanor as he urged, "Drive faster."

"Mr. Rodriguez, I can't speed up anymore. Going any faster might lead to a fine."

"The fine won't be an issue for you."

"Harrison, that's not what I meant."

Anthony knew that Harrison never lacked money. However...

"Harrison, what I meant was that driving any faster might cause an accident. Safety first."

Of course, Harrison understood the importance of safety. But he remained restless, and his face was filled with tension.

Only when the bodyguards called again, confirming that Roxanne had left the riverside, did he sigh in relief.

Roxanne found a barbecue restaurant and took a seat by herself. She ordered several plates of meat and vegetables, intending to treat herself. She wasn't some saint. She had her own worries and pains, and it was impossible for her to maintain a positive and optimistic attitude every day. But no sadness was too great to be healed by the fragrance of roasted meat. The sadder she felt, the more she wanted to eat heartily. She swallowed a piece of slightly burnt, spicy, and piping hot beef, feeling the fiery sensation rolling in her mouth and stomach. It seemed to alleviate her discomfort.

Indeed, good food could heal all wounds!

Harrison received the updated location and rushed to the barbecue restaurant, where he found Roxanne devouring her food.

There was a drop of oil on the corner of her mouth. She wiped it with a tissue and continued eating heartily.

Harrison had grown accustomed to her eating style. The longer he spent with her, the less uncomfortable he felt about her unrestrained, even somewhat wolfish eating habits.

He actually realized that those high society ladies who always surrounded him lacked the authenticity that Roxanne possessed. They lived within the confines of the elegant image they had constructed for themselves, appearing overly affected and artificial.

But who could imagine what they were truly like behind closed doors?

Roxanne, on the other hand, was different. She remained true to herself in public and private, never pretending and always being genuine. She ate with eagerness and cuteness, as if she were a famished kitten that had gone without food for days.

Harrison walked over and sat down across from her, taking his time. "You ordered so much food. Did you expect me to show up?"

"Why are you here?" Roxanne raised her head in surprise, her mouth still full.

Harrison instructed a waiter to bring an extra set of utensils as he gazed at the dishes before him. "I had something nearby and happened to pass by. I saw you enjoying the barbecue so much, I decided to join you."

"Is it just a coincidence?"

"Yes!" Harrison was getting more adept at lying, "I also hadn't eaten yet."

"Can you handle spicy food?"

Apparently, Harrison wasn't a fan of spicy food.

"I'll order a plate of non-spicy meat for you."

Harrison looked into her eyes and suddenly asked, "Have you cried?"

Roxanne, who was getting utensils ready for him, stopped in her tracks.

"No, the wind was strong, and sand blew into my eyes."