Chapter 442 Surviving These Difficult Times Together


    "Belle, it''s not what you think. I do wish to help but I don''t think that I would be much of a help. After all,


    I do not have any power. Seeing the look of disappointment on her face, Rosa felt sorry. She lowered


    her head and stammered, as her fingers fidgeted nervously. She really wanted to help the Harvey


    Group. Although she said it out of agitation, it was what she had been thinking all this while. "


    "Who says? You can definitely be of help. Belle shook her head and smiled. She said firmly, ""Have you


    forgotten? Back then, we organized the New Year Eve''s banquet together right over here. It was a big


    sess. Although Lexie stole our spotlight, we both knew that it was a result of our team effort. We


    cooperated pretty well together. Didn''t we?"" "


    Rosa was stunned. She thought for a moment and her face broke into a grin.


    Her words rang true.


    "However, Belle, this isn''t as simple as nning a grand banquet. It''s far moreplicated and a


    scheme is involved. Rosa shook her head, not looking very confident. Besides, it seemed inappropriate


    for her to intervene in the Harvey family''s matters. "


    "Belle chuckled out of a sudden. ""Rosa, have you forgotten? Back then, our only focus was to


    organize a grand banquet. However, Calvin utilized that opportunity to plot a scheme against Tristan


    and seeded in bringing him into custody. Hence, whether it''s a banquet or a scheme, it''s all the


    same. First of all, we must have the confidence that we can pull it off."""


    "When she heard what Belle said, Rosa stood up and was lost in thought. "


    "Rosa, I wanted to ask you. Do you know where Martin is now? Did he try to look for you? Belle


    suddenly changed the topic."


    "She had a reason to ask her about this. There were not many men among the younger generation of


    the Harvey family. Calvin and Martin were the only grandsons of Sophia. Although Sophia was forced


    to drive Martin away, she was filled with anguish when she did so. Belle was well aware of it. "


    "Now that the Harvey family was in trouble and Sophia''s health was deteriorating, she had every


    reason to find Martin and bring him back to the Harvey Group. "


    A family needs to remain united in difficult times like this.


    All rights ? N?velDrama.Org.


    "Now that the family was facing a crisis, Martin ought to return to help, or at least, take advantage of


    this opportunity to achieve something. After all, he was still part of the Harvey family. Nothing could


    change that. His return would also bring joy to Sophia, who was severely ill, and fulfill her wish. "


    "Belle, when I left the country, Martin came to find me at the airport but I rejected him. After that, I had


    never seen him again. However, from what I know, he remained abroad. Rosa understood the


    importance of the current situation and said bitterly. "


    "Back then, he swore to be sessful and make others look up to him. If that was the case, he


    probably hadn''t returned. "


    "Moreover, she had a hunch that he was living somewhere not far from her. There were a few times


    when she caught a glimpse of his figure as she walked out of the school gates. However, once she


    looked carefully, he had already disappeared. Although she could not say for sure, her instincts told her


    that she was right.  "


    "Oh, do you happen to know which city he is in? Belle was on cloud nine upon hearing what she said


    and inquired immediately."


    "To her disappointment, Rosa shook her head."


    "This made Belle a little discouraged, but she decided that she would go abroad as well in the next few


    days. After all, she had to check on the situation over there, after the cars had been recalled from the


    market. "


    "Rosa, how long are you going to stay in A city this time around? Belle inquired. She sighed. If only


    Martin hadn''t chosen the wrong path and they had been married instead, what a blessing it would be. "


    "If that was the case, both of them could protect the Harvey Group together. Although the Harvey


    Group belonged to Hudson, as long as she was willing to do so, she couldn''t see why they could not


    work together in thepany. However, this was no longer possible. "


    What was done was done. The misdeeds that Martin had done could not be erased.


    Both of them held hands as they strolled leisurely along the path.


    "Belle, Sergio''s father wants me to be their daughter-inw. After a while, Rosa spoke hesitatingly. Her


    voice was so soft that it was barely audible. However, Belle heard what she said. "


    "Belle merely replied, ""Oh."" "


    "Sergio was the son of one of the most promising politicians in Capital City. Rosa''s father was an


    important figure as well. They had simr family backgrounds. It was only normal that Yadriel wanted


    an arranged marriage between the two families. It was also natural that General Perry would agree to


    the arranged marriage. Hence, Belle was not surprised at all. "


    "Belle, what do you think of Sergio? Rosa noticed that Belle was not surprised at all and epted the


    news calmly. After all, she also felt that it was a sound arrangement. She was already 25 years old.


    General Perry had insisted that she return during her summer break for the marriage."


    Her thoughts of Sergio?


    "Belle thought for a moment and asked, ""Rosa, do you have any feelings towards Sergio?""  "


    "Rosa''s eyes widened in shock. She shook her head immediately after a moment''s thought. ""Belle, I


    have never thought of marrying Sergio. I don''t really know him, let alone have feelings towards him. It''s


    all so sudden.""  "


    A slow smile worked its way across Belle''s face and into her eyes.


    "Are you kidding? Sergio is a remarkable man. He has good looks and is pretty charming. He is like the


    Prince Charming that many women yearn for. His Dad is about to run for the State Governor''s position.


    If he wins, their family would be powerful. Sergio''s future would be bright. If you marry him, you will live


    a life of luxury. Although she was teasing her, her expression was serious. What she said was true.


    Sergio did have many strengths. "


    Rosa''s face fell when she heard what she said.


    "Belle, you know as well that I value rtionships over a person''s background. I want someone who


    truly loves and cares about me. Someone whom I can talk to and rely on for the rest of my life. I don''t


    want someone who only desires power and has great ambitions. Sergio is pretty outstanding, but I feel


    that he and his family value power too much, which was why I did not agree to the marriage


    immediately, she said softly. There was a hint of exasperation in her voice. "


    "Rosa, you have truly grown up and be more mature. You finally know what you want. What Rosa


    said surprised Belle and she gasped in admiration at once. "


    "She was really thrilled to see Rosa thinking so rationally. Although Sergio was outstanding, he was not


    suitable for Rosa. That was the key message. "


    Belle approved of what Rosa said. She was on the right track.


    "Belle, I just said what was on my mind. But to be honest, I''m at a loss as to what to do as well.


    Considering my family background, my Dad will never let me marry someone with a lower social status.


    Hence, I don''t have much of a choice. Besides, I''m already 25 years old. When Yadriel proposed the


    idea, my father agreed right away. I bet that Yadriel was aware of my father''s concerns as well and he


    utilized it to his advantage. After all, I was previously engaged to Martin and everyone knows that.


    Rosa lowered her head and sighed. A look of exasperation crossed her face. "


    "Rosa, have you ever loved someone after all these years? For example, a ssmate? Belle examined


    her. She recalled that she had fallen in love with Calvin when they were just kids. What about Rosa?


    She was already 25 years old. Could it be that she had never loved anyone before? "


    "Belle''s question caught Rosa off guard. She pondered the matter and she looked more confused than


    ever. After a long silence, she shook her head. "


    "s, silly girl. You are so outstanding. Don''t worry, you will definitely find a guy who loves you and


    adores you. Don''t worry. Belleforted her in a soft voice. "


    "Rosa lowered her head and pondered for a while. She then raised her head suddenly and her face lit


    up with joy as an idea crossed her mind. She asked, ""Belle, is Sergio in charge of the Harvey Group''s


    case?"""


    Yes.


    "This means he will remain in the Harvey Group until the truth is out, am I right? Rosa continued. "


    I think so. Belle nodded and answered.


    "Well, Belle, I will stay and keep youpany. I will do my best to help the Harvey Group survive the


    crisis. I already thought of an idea on how to persuade my father. Rosa had a smug smile on her face.


    Her smile widened. It showed off her dimples and it made her look very cute and lively. "


    What do you mean? Belle looked at her with a smile.


    "It''s very simple. I can just tell my father that Sergio is handling the Harvey Group''s case and I want to


    get to know him more before I give him an answer. Anyway, once the matter has been resolved, I will


    give him my answer. Besides, marriage should not be taken lightly. It will be a perfect opportunity for


    me to see if we are suitable together before I make a decision. But the most important thing is, it would


    be a perfect excuse for me to stay and help the Harvey Group during troubling times like this. Upon


    saying that, Rosa was ecstatic. ""Don''t worry, Belle. Since Sergio is in charge of this case, I will try my


    best to make him prove thepany''s innocence. After all, his father is going to run for the State


    Governor''s position, he won''t dare to offend my father just yet. You guys need not worry about him.""  "


    "Upon finishing her sentence, a look of joy and satisfaction lit up her eager face. Rosa was feeling very


    proud of herself foring up with such a splendid idea. It was a brilliant idea, especially to her. It was


    the best option she had right now.  "


    "Thank you. Belle nodded and held Rosa''s hand tightly, shing her a smile. "


    "However, would they be able to prove the Harvey Group''s innocence? Belle was skeptical. "


    "Belle, I was cracking my head, trying toe up with an idea to persuade my Dad. Now I finally have


    an excuse! Rosa''s smile broadened into a grin and she held Belle''s hand tightly. ""Don''t worry. Let me


    stay and help you protect the Harvey Group. Let''s survive this together. I have always believed that


    justice will prevail. Evil cannot triumph over good. As long as we have done nothing wrong, everything


    will work out eventually."" "


    "Yes, you are right. What Rosa said inspired Belle and put her in a good mood. She beamed from ear


    to ear. ""Now that I have your support, I feel much more confident.""  "


    "Okay, let''s work hard together. Rosa shed her a smile and they held each other''s hands tightly.  "


    "At this moment, the sun was shining brightly over the horizon, lighting up the golden roof of Harvey


    Manor. The building was shining brightly, surrounded by a dazzling, golden light. Besides, the


    <ppound was full of dense greenery. It was truly a breathtaking scene!"