He Cheated I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161: The Barroom Deal

The dimly lit bar hummed with quiet chatter and clinking glasses, but all eyes seemed to gravitate toward the lone woman seated at the counter. Linda, impeccably dressed and radiating an effortless elegance, downed her drinks one after another with a determined urgency. Naturally, her solitary presence attracted attention—several men attempted to strike up conversations, hoping for a chance to engage. Yet each of their advances was met with a sharp, dismissive retort that left no room for further pursuit.

With a swift tilt of her head, Linda drained the amber liquid in her glass and slammed it down on the polished wood of the bar. “Another,” she commanded, her voice low but resolute.

Without a word, the bartender refilled her glass, the liquid catching the dim light as it settled. Linda’s gaze lingered on the swirling amber, a fierce fire kindling deep within her eyes.

Suddenly, a voice interrupted her thoughts. “Got a minute to talk?”

Linda turned her head slightly and noticed a figure standing beside her—a woman, dressed in an unconventional manner that made her stand out in this otherwise ordinary bar. Linda’s lips curled into a cold, cutting laugh. “Not interested in women,” she said bluntly.

First, it had been the persistent men; now, even women seemed intent on bothering her. It was as if the entire world was conspiring to test her patience.

The stranger, undeterred, pressed on. “I think you’ll want to hear what I have to say.”

That was the final straw. Linda had come here seeking a brief escape from her troubles, not to be burdened with more complications. She slapped a few bills on the counter and rose to leave.

“Hot-shot designer… don’t you want a chance to make a comeback?” The teasing tone from behind made her freeze in place.

She turned slowly, confusion flashing across her face as she locked eyes with the woman. “Who are you?” she demanded, suspicion thick in her voice. How could this stranger know her identity—and seemingly so much more?

The woman’s smile widened, a hint of mystery in her eyes. “I’m here to help.”

Linda’s expression darkened as she studied the woman carefully.

Later, in a small, private room away from prying eyes, Linda sat across from the enigmatic woman. Spread out before them were photographs from the recent Mistveil Manor gala—the very night Chloe had made her stunning appearance. The dress Chloe wore was unmistakable: a piece from Linda’s own “Song of Spring” collection. Having studied the original sketches, Linda recognized it immediately.

In the photos, Chloe stood beside Landon. The camera had captured a moment charged with warmth and intimacy between them. Landon’s protective stance around Chloe was obvious—he wasn’t just any colleague; he was guarding someone precious.

Landon, as the acting CEO of Cosmos Group, was the ultimate authority behind the LOVE brand. Everyone knew he was the one who made the big decisions.

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