Chapter 300
"Just wait and see."
A yful smirk danced in Evelyn''s sharp eyes.
"It''s not a harebrained scheme; it could help you win back Roxanne."
Evelyn''s eyes sparkled with conviction. In the end, it was all about love and passion.
Her sister-inw and Harrison, had been apart for too long, deprived of both love and sex. Once these
two elements were present, things would naturally fall into ce and their rtionship would mend.
Evelyn began to prepare.
Today was Ang''s third birthday party. Naturally, Ang was the star of the show. Everyone
surrounded her.
However, they didn''t invite many people, just close family and best friends. Among them were Chloe
and her two children, Aria and Austin.
Eleven-year-old Aria was already blossoming into a youngdy. Austin was a little over four.
This brother-sister duo adored Ang. They happily devoured cake together.
Watching these three children, Chloe marveled at how quickly time passed; the children were growing
up.
Chloe had her kids at a young age, giving birth to Aria when she was barely twenty-one. Now that Aria
was eleven, she was only thirty-two.
After her divorce, Chloe felt like she was given a new lease on life. With Roxanne partnering with her in
a business venture, she had achieved some sess in her career.
With Roxanne, she held shares in thepany and managed to save ten thousands each year after
expenses.
Though she had to care for Aria and Austin, with the money, she could provide a better life for her
children and spare time for meaningful pursuits, like studying, reading, traveling, or engaging in sports.
In short, after divorcing Oliver, she no longer had to beg a man for money, which was a great relief.
Her current state and mindset were much better than before. In fact, she looked younger.
She had undergone some cosmetic procedures and coupled with regr exercise, Chloe''splexion
had improved significantly, her body more toned.
Sometimes, when she walked down the street with Aria, they looked like sisters. Over the past three
years, Alexander had been busy, often traveling out of town or abroad for work, and rarely saw Chloe.
After Hazel Dawson left, Alexander didn''t need Chloe to pretend to be his girlfriend anymore. They
hadn''t seen each other for quite some time.
Today, Chloe was dressed in a vibrant green tracksuit, looking full of life.
Alexander studied her face for a moment; when Chloe caught his inscrutable gaze, her heart skipped a
beat.
She hurriedly wiped her face, "Did I get any frosting on my face?"
She had been careful while eating the cake. After wiping her face, she found nothing. What was
Alexander looking at?
"You didn''t put on any makeup today, did you?" He noticed she was bare-faced, "How did you get rid of
the spots on your face?"
"Oh." Chloeughed off, "I had some cosmetic treatments to remove them, and then followed up with
some herbal treatments."
Alexanderplimented, "You look significantly younger and prettier."
A bad marriage could be a severe drain on a woman. Not only did it rob her of her youth and beauty,
but it also shattered her confidence.
Now looking at Chloe, Alexander found her quite confident.
"Your business with Roxanne is doing better and better, isn''t it?" He made small talk.
She delicately took a bite of her cake, nodding with a smile, "Yes, it''s going well. Roxanne''s dividends
for me are increasing every month."
"Women indeed need to have their own careers," Alexander couldn''t help but admire these two best
friends.
"Roxanne''s determination was right. She not only gave herself the means to support herself, she also
pulled you out of the dire straits of a failed marriage."
Chloe now had bristled with confidence and grace, as if she had changed into another person.
She looked at Roxanne, who was busy hosting the birthday party, with gratitude in her eyes.
"My second chance at life was indeed given to me by Roxanne. She taught me that no matter the
circumstances, I need to hold on to my ability to support myself. Only financial independence could
lead to personal independence."
Alexander suddenly changed the subject, "Chloe, has Roxanne ever thought about getting back with
Harrison? Harrison seems quite downtely; he''s been smoking alone more and more often."
At this, Chloe became worried. She sighed, "I wish Roxanne would consider reconciling with Harrison.
After all, it''s best if couples stick together, and Harrison isn''t a bad man. But."
She looked more concerned, "Roxanne has given up on marriage and love. She only wants to focus on
her career and raise her child on her own."
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"Not even a tiny spark of hope for reconciliation?"
"None at all. To put it simply, you see Roxanne still loving life, still passionate about her career, having
her own hobbies, like sports, reading, watching movies, traveling with us, participating in team-building
activities. She seems full of life. But in reality, she''s like a sycamore tree that died in winter. It still looks
green, but it''s hollow inside."
Alexander sighed deeply, too, "Harrison''s journey to win back his wife will be tough. But it serves him
right. Yet he''s also pitiable."
"They''re both pitiable; there''s no right or wrong," Chloe eximed.
Alexander tried to lighten the mood, "Everyone has their own fate, their own destiny; let''s see what''s in
store for them. Can I drive you and your kids home after the party?"
In fact, Alexander quite enjoyed spending time alone with Chloe. Being alone with her was rxing.
Chloe graciously declined, "No need, I''ve learned to drive. I drove here."
"It''s okay, leave your car here. I''ll have someone drive it back for you. I''ll take you home."
"Really, it''s not necessary. You driving me back would just be a waste of your time. After this, I need to
take Aria shopping; it might not be convenient."
Rejected, Alexander seemed a bit disappointed, but he couldn''t say anything more.
At the other end of the party.
Evelyn carried a slice of cake over to Roxanne, "Roxanne, you''ve been so busy entertaining everyone;
you haven''t tasted the cake. Go on, give it a try."
The scene of tonight''s dinner party was personally arranged by Roxanne. She could have delegated
the task, but as a mother, she wanted to give Ang the best.
Only a mom''s personal touch can provide the warmth she desired, but it tired her out.
Until now, she hadn''t even eaten any slice of the cake. When she took the piece from Evelyn''s hand,
she took a big bite.
"This cream is so smooth."
Perhaps she was hungry, but the cake tasted heavenly. Before she knew it, she had eaten more than
half of it. But then she frowned, "Why does it smell like liquor?"
"Oh." Evelyn quickly exined, "This cake was specially made by an Italian chef that Harrison found.
The jam inside it was fermented by him, so it has a liquor aroma. Tasty, right?"
"It''s definitely unique."
Seeing that she had quickly finished her slice, Evelyn hurriedly got another one, "Is it good? Have
another, you haven''t eaten much tonight."
She was indeed hungry. Roxanne ate two pieces of cake.
During a pause, she looked at Evelyn with guilty eyes, "Evelyn, I''m really sorry about the whole
Dominic situation. I''ve taken up three years of his time. I''ve only just realized that two people without
feelings for each other can''t be forced together. Evelyn, will you hold a grudge against me for what
happened?"
"Ah, I don''t worry about it anymore, Roxanne. You needn''t feel guilty. You don''t owe me anything. Love
is all about mutual consent. Dominic not epting me has nothing to do with you. I truly won''t me
you, so don''t carry any guilt."
Evelyn was such a good girl! Roxanne liked her even more. She took her as a sister.
Roxanne said earnestly, "Evelyn, Dominic is soft-hearted. As long as you stay persistent, he will
eventually turn around and see you."
"Don''t worry about me. I''m the kind of person who will keep going even if I stumble. I won''t give up."
Evelyn pledged, "I have my ways to win Dominic over."
It was Roxanne and Harrison''s growing distance that was really bothering her instead.
"Why do I feel a bit dizzy?" Roxanne held her forehead and shook her head.
Evelyn felt a little guilty but tried to remainposed as she supported Roxanne, "Could it be that
you''re too tired?"