The Windfalls of Love (Roxanne and Harrison)

Chapter 265

"Nora, quit fussing, will you?"

Harrison squatted down in front of Nora's wheelchair, soothing her with a gentle ruffle of her hair.

"Whatever you say, I'm not going to abandon you."

This engagement party at the Seraphim Haven was attended by the well-known guests of the town. If

he were to abandon Nora now, she would become the talk of Seraphim Haven.

People would gossip behind her back about her being shamed, insulted, and abandoned over their

evening meals and casual conversations.

He couldn't leave her like that.

Harrison's patience did little to quell Nora's tears. She knew that Harrison felt a great deal of guilt and

responsibility for her, but what was missing was love.

Nora motioned for her mother, who was standing to her side, to take the microphone. With a great

effort, she stood up from her wheelchair, gripping her crutches that her father, Hamlin, immediately

handed to her.

Her beautiful long dress seemed out of place with the crutches, yet she stood tall and proud. Despite

her unsteady stance, she became the most dignified heiress in the Seraphim Haven elite circle.

"I have an announcement to make," she said, her voice echoing in the silence.

"From today, I'm officially taking over the Dawson Group."

After her older sister, Hazel, was cast out, her parents had always hoped that she would take over the

family business. The Dawson family had no sons, only two daughters.

With Hazel's disgrace and disappearance, and a slew of distant relatives eyeing their wealth and

power, the Dawson Group was under threat. Nora couldn't let anyone take away what her father had

built.

Looking at the grey hair of her parents, Nora's heart ached. She bowed deeply to them, "Mother,

Father, I'm sorry!"

She was remorseful for her past actions, for adding to their burden. She was ready to take

responsibility, to not let her parents down again.

"I promise, from today, I will help you with the Dawson Group. Trust me, I can do it."

Her words were met with a round of applause led by Evelyn Miller, a woman who understood Nora's

struggle. Once in a similar position, Evelyn had risen to become the richest woman in Seraphim Haven.

As the applause echoed through the room, Nora turned to Harrison. "Harrison, I'm sorry. I cannot go on

with our engagement."

She handed her crutches back to her father and returned to her wheelchair. Her mother, Emily,

understanding Nora's wishes, began to push her away.

Before leaving, Emily turned to Harrison, her voice heavy with emotion. "Harrison, I would've loved for

you to be my son-in-law, but we can't force these things. Please take care of yourself."

Evelyn quickly stepped forward, taking over from Emily. "I'll take it from here," she said, pushing Nora

along the red carpet.

Across the room, Alexander turned to Samuel, "What are you waiting for?"

Samuel, staring at the retreating figure of Nora, was deep in thought. He had always believed that Nora

would be happy with Harrison.

"You're wrong," Alexander said. "Only someone who truly loves her can make her happy. You can do it,

Samuel."

Despite his uncertainty, Alexander's words gave him confidence. "Go after her," he said, giving Samuel

a gentle push in Nora's direction.

"Let's give Nora some space for now." Samuel suggested. "She's been through a lot lately, and I don't

want to add to her troubles."

Outside the hotel.

Evelyn continued to push Nora in her wheelchair.

"Nora, how about we team up and take over?" Evelyn proposed, her eyes gleaming with ambitious fire.

"Together we can surpass Harrison, overtake the Rodriguez Group and become the new tycoons of

Seraphim Haven. What do you say?"

"But Harrison is your brother, Evelyn. Do you really want to outdo him?" Nora seemed to be genuinely

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Evelyn snorted, "He deserves it for treating you and my sister-in-law so poorly. He used to be my idol,

but now, I can't stand him."

"Don't blame Harrison," Nora pleaded. "He carries the weight of the family honor on his shoulders and

his 6G enterprise holds national interests at stake. He's doing what he believes is right."

"Yes, yes, yes," Evelyn muttered sarcastically, "the man you fancy can do no wrong."

"It's not about liking him, Evelyn, it's about having liked him. Past tense."

"Alright, alright," Evelyn conceded, "past tense. Let's look forward to our bright new future."

Basking in the radiant sunlight outside the hotel, Nora took a deep breath.

The air was filled with the sweet scent of a sunny day.

The sun was shining brightly, and it felt good!

With sunshine in her heart, she felt she could conquer anything!