The Windfalls of Love novel Chapter 4

Harrison fell silent for a moment. He wasn't sure if he was overthinking human nature, or if she was oversimplifying it. He needed to mull this over.

Seemingly unwilling to accept her unreasoned support, he reminded her again, "Roxanne, ain't you scared I won't be able to pay back this money? What if I can't earn it back?"-

Roxanne pondered before replying with certainty, "Even if the worst scenario happens, it's my choice."

"I chose to marry you, which means I should trust you. If I chose wrong, then I should bear the consequences. Everyone should be responsible for their own choices, right?"

Harrison fell silent once again.

"Mr. Rodriguez, I don't expect you to become a millionaire, or to start making a fortune again. But I want you to buck up, like the pillar of a family." Roxanne's words were both encouraging and a warning. "So, starting today, drop the idea that you were once a boss. You need to work your ass off. If you get down and out because of this, I'll find a way to pick you up."

"Are you starting to boss me around?" Harrison chuckled.

Roxanne, however, became serious. "I'm not bossing you around. I'm prepared for the worst, but I don't want to lose this 100k for real. So, I've gotta keep an eye on you."

Harrison smiled and continued eating. Suddenly, he found the simple breakfast was not that bad.

After a few bites, he said to Roxanne, "You don't need to lend me the 100k. I just got a message from a friend. He already delivered the money to my company."

Roxanne looked up. "Really?"

"Really." Harrison continued eating.

"Your friend is reliable. You should thank him."

"But," she continued, "you should use my 100k. After all, borrowing from a friend means you owe him a favor."

Harrison finished his meal and set down his utensils. "It's fine, he's my old friend. Keep your money safe. You didn't come by it easy."

Roxanne also finished eating and started cleaning up. "If you need it, just let me know."

After cleaning up, they both went their separate ways. Before parting, Roxanne gave Harrison some encouraging and comforting words. As she was about to leave on her e-bike, she stopped to send Harrison two messages.

"I'm afraid you won't have enough money for daily life, so I transferred 2 thousand dollars to you. Everything will get better, hang in there!"

Upon seeing this message, Harrison frowned. So, she had borrowed his phone earlier to transfer money sneakily.

At that moment, Harrison was sitting in a Rolls-Royce. To him, 2 thousand dollars was just chump change. Maybe even less than that. But for the first time ever, this billionaire felt the weight of 2 thousand dollars.

Harrison stared at the transfer of 2 thousand dollars, lost in deep thought.

Roxanne had a busy day at the office.

Before she left work in the afternoon, Oliver reminded her about the company dinner that night.

Oliver walked up to her, saying, "Roxanne, you must bring your husband tonight to meet us all. Otherwise, you're not treating us as friends."