Bustling T2 terminal entrance and exit.
Harrison also extended his right hand, gripping Alexander's outstretched hand.
"Hi, Mr. Alexander!"
"Hi, Mr. Rodriguez." Alexander responded too.
The two men actually have known each other since they were kids. But in front of Roxanne, they pretended not to know each other.
Their act was flawless, without any hiccups.
Alexander couldn't help but admire Harrison's exceptional acting skills.
Although Alexander put on a good front, he felt a bit guilty and flustered inside. Because Alexander hated deception the most, especially deceiving women.
He felt regretful for deceiving Roxanne and conspiring with Harrison, who vehemently insisted on concealing his identity.
Out of the blue, Roxanne said, "Harrison, don't you think Mr. Alexander's voice sounds just like your colleague Alex?"
"Oh?" Sweat trickled down Alexander's back, "Really?"
Harrison stayed cool, "A bit."
"Very alike." Roxanne, a straight shooter, just said what was on her mind.
Alexander smiled awkwardly and said, "Maybe my voice is just common."
Harrison remained composed as he said, "There are even people who look alike in this big world, let alone sound alike."
Perhaps out of trust, Roxanne didn't probe further.
Claiming he had a flight to catch, Alexander said goodbye to Harrison and Roxanne.
Then he secretly sent a message to Harrison, “Harrison, I'll wait for you on the plane. You can say goodbye to Roxanne with a kiss but don't neglect the business at hand.”
Harrison glanced at it and replied with only one word, “Sure!”
After replying, he took Roxanne to the airport cafe and sat down.
Roxanne ordered her favorite latte.
Harrison randomly picked a coffee.
He preferred bitter coffee brewed from premium beans. The sweet taste of the common coffee in the cafe was a bit off for him.
But when he was with Roxanne, everything tasted delicious.
They chatted.
Roxanne put down her cup and said, "Harrison, isn't Mr. Alexander very easy-going and nice? I wasn't lying, right? It's rare for a big boss to be so humble and approachable, not arrogant at all. And most importantly, Mr. Alexander really spoils his wife. Last time I dined with Mr. Alexander and his wife, along with Chloe, he was serving his wife the whole time. Being married to a man like Mr. Alexander, she is really lucky."
Saying this, Roxanne clasped the hand Harrison had put down.
"Of course, no man is better than you."
"Why are you being so sweet today?" Harrison pinched her nose.
"I'm just stating facts." Roxanne smiled sweetly.
Their hands on the table gripped tighter like they were reluctant to part.
They seemed to have a lot to say. But time was limited. Harrison had to board the plane soon.
Roxanne walked him to the security checkpoint.
Before leaving, Harrison opened his arms, "Hug?"
Roxanne happily threw herself into his arms.
Despite the crowd, their sweet atmosphere remained unbroken.
However, this was a public place after all. Roxanne hugged him and then stepped back.
"Alright, you should go in."
"Aren't you going to kiss me?" Harrison asked casually.
Roxanne smiled.
After they got intimate, this man completely changed!
He just couldn't get enough hugs or kisses.
She pretended to be serious and glared at him, "Harrison, where's your old composure and reserve?"
She didn't kiss him.
So, he pulled her by the back of her head, brought her close, and bent down to kiss her.
But he just kissed her lightly. Then he let her go and said, "I have to go through security."
"I know." Roxanne waved her hand, "You go in. I have to go back."
Then she turned around and left. She was afraid she wouldn't bear to leave Harrison, so she didn't watch him enter the security area.
She walked decisively and resolutely, taking big strides, but in reality, she was filled with worry.
Two minutes later, Harrison boarded the plane.
In the spacious private cabin, there were only Alexander and a few flight attendants.
This made the cabin look even bigger and emptier.
Harrison walked over; Alexander looked at his watch.
"You really don't want to waste a minute, boarding just one minute before takeoff, just like a newlywed."
Harrison sat down.
Alexander continued, "Your performance in front of Roxanne just now had me on edge. You should just tell her the truth."
"If my wife leaves me, you'll take responsibility?" Harrison shot Alexander a cold glance.
Alexander furrowed his brows, pondering, "She won't really leave, right? At most, she'll be mad at you for not being honest."
"If you were a frog suddenly thrown into hot water, would you jump out?"
"Of course!"
"Exactly."
Roxanne has already adjusted to and become accustomed to living at the bottom of society.
If he suddenly told her she had married into a wealthy family and started taking her to high society events, she would surely jump out like a frog thrown into hot water.
Only by boiling the frog in warm water, gradually increasing the temperature, would the frog not jump out.
Harrison said very seriously, "My plan is to wait until Roxanne has our child, then tell her. During this time, don't cause me any trouble."
Harrison and Alexander had been kicking around in Valeria for a week.
Vincent's bail hearing had already done one round.
However, Valeria's judiciary hadn't lifted the detention order on Vincent, let alone let him return to his homeland. But at least Vincent could roam freely around his own estate in Valeria. Only that he was being monitored.
Vincent didn't give a hoot about being watched by Valeria's judiciary.
What worried him was not being able to visit Roxanne regularly and not being able to deliver to her the organic veggies he grew himself or the poultry and livestock he raised.
Roxanne was a real dutiful girl.
Knowing he was an old man with no one to look after him, she called almost every day to check on him.
All Vincent could do was fib to her that he was back home, cultivating crops and raising chickens.
The thought of Roxanne put Vincent off his chess game.
He chucked the chess piece he was holding onto the board.
"Harrison, Alexander, when are you guys gonna let me go home? I'm sick and tired of this place."
"President Rodriguez, hold your horses," Alexander reassured him, "the second round of the bail hearing is tomorrow. We'll do everything we can to get you free."
Vincent furrowed his brows and said, "I'm just worried Roxanne isn't getting the nutrients from my home-raised poultry. When she has kids, her health might suffer."
Alexander said, "Harrison and Roxanne just got hitched. How could she be pregnant so soon? It's early days yet. Don't worry; she can take her time to get her body ready."
Vincent knew that his son and Roxanne had already been intimate.
He glanced at Harrison and asked, "Harrison, are you guys using protection?"
Harrison answered, "No, we've already put the matter of giving you a grandchild on our agenda."
"Seriously, Harrison? You're so eager," Alexander chimed in, "I've been married for years longer than you. Am I going to become a father later than you?"
"That's because you're not trying hard enough," Harrison retorted.
"I'd love to, but Hazel doesn't want a kid yet. She always uses protection," Alexander admitted.
"Anne wouldn't. She's ready to have my babies," Harrison said.
"Why can't Hazel be as eager as Roxanne?" Alexander grumbled.
Vincent asked, "Alexander, you've been married to Hazel for so many years, and she doesn't want to have your babies. Is there a problem?"
"No way. Both Hazel and I are healthy and capable of having children," Alexander replied.
"I'm not talking about physical problems," Vincent clarified.
"What then, President Rodriguez?" Alexander asked.
"…It's hard to say," Vincent said.
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