Chapter 46
"Why should I feel ashamed for taking money from my own daughter?"
"Roxanne, now that you''re the boss of thepany, 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 werepletely justified.
Roxanne''s emotions were already shattered by anger, and she realized that she couldn''tmunicate
with Sebastian using normal values and reasoning. Continuing like this would only make her more
infuriated. She ended the call and found herself shaking uncontrobly.
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 bettere 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 nevercked money. However...
"Harrison, what I meant was that driving any faster might cause an ident. 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 tes 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 difort.
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 ustomed to her eating style. The longer he spent with her, the less
ufortable he felt about her unrestrained, even somewhat wolfish eating habits.
He actually realized that those high societydies who always surrounded himcked 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 te 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."
Clearly, she had cried, yet she stubbornly denied it.
Harrison took the utensils she had prepared and asked, "Is it because of Sebastian?"
"Okay, I admit that I did cry a bit earlier. But I''m fine now; don’t worry.”
“Do you know you have a younger brother?”
“What younger brother? Are you talking about Sebastian’s son fromter?”
“Yes.”
“I’ve heard people in the vige mention it, but I’ve never met him.”
“His name is Nathaniel. He’s the CFO of a subsidiary investmentpany under the Rodriguez Group,
with an annual sry of five hundred thousand dors and ten properties in his name. Two of them
were purchased for him by Sebastian some years ago.”
“Why do you know so much about Sebastian’s son?”
“I had a friend look it up.”
Roxanne wasn’t too concerned about Harrison’s ‘friend’ and didn’t pay attention to his mention of the
Rodriguez Group. She was more focused on Nathaniel’s annual sry of five hundred thousand dors
and ten properties.
“If Sebastian’s son is so wealthy, why does he want me to buy him a house for his retirement?”
Her anger red. She didn’t feel like eating the food in front of her anymore.
She tightly gripped the fork in her hand as her face twisted in pain.
“Why is he pestering me even though he has a son? Does he want to ruin my life?”
Harrison tried to console her. “Roxanne, I’m telling you this not to infuriate you. I’m saying that the
responsibility for his retirement should be borne by his son, Nathaniel, not you. If these things were
exposed on the inte, public opinion would immediately shift. At that time, the person criticized by
the entire inte would be Sebastian, not you. You can rest assured."
Harrison''s reasoning made sense.
Roxanne seemed to have found a better solution. This way, she wouldn''t have to endure such injustice
anymore.
She appeared somewhat excited. "Harrison, thank you. You even had your friend look into Sebastian''s
son for me."
"We''re husband and wife; there’s no need to be so polite."
"I won''t be eating with you. I have an important matter to attend to. Harrison, finish your meal and
remember to pay the bill. I''ll leave first."
"I can apany you."
Harrison quickly settled the bill and hurried outside, just as Roxanne was about to leave on her electric
bike.
"Roxanne, wait for me," Harrison called out. "What important matter do you need to handle?"
"Dealing with Sebastian, of course. I can''t continue enduring his false usations. Don''t worry, I can
handle it. You go to work; don''t let my issues affect your job."
"If it''s about dealing with Sebastian, I can take a leave to apany you."
"No need. You''ve just found a new job, and thepany even gave you a bonus. It''s better not to take
a leave."
"It''s alright; thepany isn''t that busytely."
Harrison insisted on apanying her.
Since it was his ownpany, he had the authority to decide whether he should work or not.
Roxanne didn''t argue further.
At this moment, Sebastian''s call came through.
After seeing his number, Roxanne was filled with anger, but she still answered the call.
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Sebastian''s threatening voice came through the phone, "Roxanne, have you thought over what I told
you? You better not test my patience. Otherwise, I''ll make your work and life even worse."