Chapter 439 Rosa Was Here


    Theirughter and chatter could be heard from time to time. Sergio was in the office next to theirs. He


    was smoldered with resentment as they were apparently enjoying each other''spany.


    "Despite their predicament, they wereughing very happily. It was as if they were on cloud nine. "


    Great. Laugh while you can. You guys would not feel likeughing anymore soon. He thought angrily.


    The muscles along his jaw clenched and his eyes glowed with savagery.


    "Although they were under immense pressure, he did not catch sight of them being in distress or


    agony. They were as affectionate as ever to each other and disregarded everyone else. "


    "At this moment, he was suddenly filled with a sense of emptiness and loneliness. Nothing could make


    him feel better. For the first time in his life, he realized that life wasn''t just about politics, power, and


    profits. There was something much more precious. Something which he never had before."


    "After lunch, Belle packed up the stuff. Calvin followed her, wanting to help her wash the dishes. "


    "There''s no need to help me. This is my duty as your wife. You don''t have to help me. Belle pushed him


    away, but Calvin hugged her from behind, as he ced his head on her shoulders. "


    "Belle, if something happens to me in the future, remember what I have said. Raise Jerry well and live


    on, Calvin said softly as he tightened his embrace around her."


    "Belle''s body became stiff, and her arms trembled violently. She stood up abruptly.  "


    "Calvin, what do you mean by this? Let me tell you. This will not happen. I won''t allow it to happen.


    Besides, I have already said it before. I can''t support the family and lead thepany alone. Don''t


    spout nonsense in the future. I don''t want to hear it again. Belle pushed him away and looked straight


    into his eyes. Her face had turned pale with fear. "


    "Calvin looked at her and felt a pang in his heart. However, he assumed an air of nonchnce and


    chuckled as he caressed her smooth hair. ""Foolish girl. I''m just joking around. Look at you. You look


    like I have just bullied you. Why are you so cute?"" "


    "However, Belle did not believe him anymore and stared at him with tears brimming in her eyes. "


    "Do you know something that I don''t? Or is your sixth sense hinting at something? She stepped forward


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    and pointed at his chest. ""Let me tell you. You better not hide anything from me. I want to know


    everything. We are now husband and wife. I have the right to know the truth. We will face the


    challenges ahead together. Don''t you dare keep it a secret from me, do you understand? I won''t allow


    it."""


    "As she spoke, tears coursed down her cheeks and she was choked by the sobs. "


    "ncing at the tears streaming down her cheeks, Calvin''s heart only felt pain for her. He was filled


    with anguish. With a heavy heart, he stretched out his hands to pull her into his arms.  "


    "Belle, this is life. It will not always be perfect and smooth. I will try my best to give you and Jenny a


    reason I''m telling you this is just to remind you that anything can happen anytime, and we must always


    be prepared for the worst. Do you understand? he whispered in her ears and exined everything in


    detail."


    "However, his words had only filled Belle with distress. She recalled Jerry wailing in anguish at home


    and her heart ached terribly. She clung onto his suit with all her might, until her knuckles turned green,


    as if she was afraid that she would lose him. "


    "Calvin couldn''t help but to lower his head to kiss her, from her lips to her cheeks. He kissed away her


    tears and in the end, it seemed as if both of them were crying at the same time. The tears tasted salty


    and bitter. "


    "That night, both of them hugged each other to sleep in Calvin''s suite. They were locked in an embrace


    as they revealed what was on their mind, until the two of them were exhausted, before finally falling into


    a slumber. "


    "That night, Belle had a selfish thought. She would rather give up her life of luxury and her social status


    as part of a rich and prestigious family, for a poor yet normal life, just like all the other average families


    in the world. A normal life where the husband and wife loved each other and cared for one another. A


    normal life where there weren''t so many responsibilities and pressure. She just wanted to raise Jerry


    well and live a happy life, with the two of them.   "


    "s, it was impossible. How could it be possible? "


    Their fates had been determined long ago.


    The Harvey Group had been in the industry''s spotlight and many considered them as a threat. There


    would always be people who wished to destroy them.


    Belle''s eyes were red and swollen when she woke up the next day.


    "The moment she opened her eyes, she realized that the space next to her was empty. Calvin had


    already awakened and she was not aware of it. "


    "Once she was done cleaning up, the other staff arrived at thepany, one after another."


    "Upon returning to her office, Yuri, the secretary, brought her some breakfast. She nibbled on the


    sandwich but she barely had any appetite. She sat there in a daze as she stared nkly ahead. "


    "Calvin was nowhere to be seen. She had no idea where he was. He had not left his office for days.


    Hence, he had probably gone out."


    "Ever since Sergio arrived at thepany with his team, all the cars produced by thepany had


    been recalled from the market. As a result, some employees in the other industries had begun to lose


    confidence in thepany. Calvin had been busy gaining their trust, while cooperating with Sergio''s


    investigation. "


    Belle sat in her office as she dealt with thepany''s internal affairs. She also took up some tasks


    regarding the other industries to reduce the burden on Calvin.


    "After signing a few documents and looking through a few reports, she caught a glimpse of Sergio''s tall


    figure entering her office."


    Belle nodded to him politely and continued with her tasks.


    "Belle, where did Calvin go? Sergio walked in and asked with a serious expression. "


    "Belle raised her eyebrows and made an expression indicating that she had no idea where he was.


    She said indifferently, ""Mr. Xanthe, Mr. Harvey had been cooperating with you for the past few days. I


    don''t think he has to report to you whenever he goes to the toilet or changes his clothes."" "


    She put on an air of indifference. She did not smile at all and she seemed very cold and distant.


    "Sergio nced at her. Her face was pale, and her eyes were red and swollen. However, she remained


    focused as she looked through the reports meticulously. She had been in this state for the past few


    days. As Calvin was busy cooperating with them for the investigation, she had taken up the


    responsibility of overseeing the internal affairs in thepany, and had done a splendid job. Hence,


    thepany was still running smoothly despite the circumstances. "


    "Perhaps he was moved by the fierce determination on her face, Sergio sat on the couch and asked


    gently, ""Belle, you must loathe me. Am I right? But please understand, this is my job. I have no choice.


    I have received orders from my superiors. Hence, I have to conduct this investigation. Please


    understand."" "


    "Upon finishing his sentence, he sighed. ""Back then, you insisted on returning to Calvin''s side. Hence,


    there''s no other way around. Back then, you could have chosen not to return and you would not be


    forced to bear these responsibilities now if you had done so. However, you were insistent and chose to


    return, despite the risks. What a shame.""  "


    "Upon hearing what he had said, Belle furrowed her brows and raised her head, looking very puzzled


    and serious. "


    "Sergio, you''re wrong. I chose Calvin because I love him. Hence, it''s my responsibility to face these


    challenges as well. I followed him back to Harvey Group and epted his love. Therefore, I will be


    strong and stay by his side during these difficult times. I don''t regret it. I believe that we will ovee


    the crisis. After all, justice will prevail. The Harvey Group has never done anything against the interests


    of the nation. I believe that soon, the truth wille to light."


    She spoke frankly in a righteous manner. Sergio was flushed with embarrassment and felt pretty


    awkward. He could only smile feebly as he nodded in agreement.


    "Belle looked very solemn as she said earnestly, ""Mr. Xanthe, I have never med you. It''s your job


    and you have no choice but to carry it out. We do understand. However, we hope that you can remain


    fair and square when you investigate the matter and prove our innocence."""


    Sergio smiled and nodded. "Don''t worry. I''ve been working hard for the past few days so that I can


    prove your innocence. I don''t believe as well that yourpany would be involved in something like


    this."


    "Belle was grateful and said in a low voice, ""Thank you."""


    Belle! Belle! They heard the sound of approaching footsteps. A bright and clear voice rang. There was


    a hint of concern in the voice.


    Belle was startled.


    Why was the voice so familiar?


    She didn''t have time to react.


    A young and pretty woman dashed into the office.


    "Belle, how''s thepany right now? Rosa rushed into the office. Upon seeing Belle sitting at her


    desk, looking very distraught and serious, she was instantly filled with concern. Belle was normally


    optimistic and carefree. Judging from her expression, thepany had faced an immense crisis. "


    "Rosa, why are you here? It wasn''t until Rosa held her hand that Belle came to her senses and


    eximed in surprise."


    "Belle, I told you yesterday that I wille over. Rosa sulked. ""Belle, the Harvey Group is in trouble,


    yet you did not even bother to tell me. How cruel! If I hadn''t seen the news in the newspaper, I would


    probably be in the dark till goodness knows when."" "


    Rosained. There was a look of concern on her face.


    "Belle was moved at that instant. Rosa was such a sweet, youngdy. She returned to the country right


    away, upon hearing that something had happened to the Harvey Group. She thought that she was just


    joking when she mentioned it the day before. However, to her surprise, Rosa came right away. She


    was so touched that she did not know what to say.  "


    Rosa didn''t care what she was thinking. She was about to fling her bag onto the couch when she


    noticed a handsome man sitting on the couch as she turned around. He had an elegant demeanor and


    he was looking at her with his amber eyes. Rosa was dumbfounded.


    "Who is he? Rosa had not returned to the country for a long time. She was used to being


    straightforward and always spoke what was on her mind. Hence, she inquired right away when she


    was uncertain about the man''s identity. "


    "Oh, Rosa, this is Sergio. You can call him Mr. Xanthe. Belle stood up immediately and introduced


    him.  "