He Cheated I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 171

**A Promise Hidden in the Quiet Rain by Adrian Hale**
**Chapter 171: The Leak and the Fallout**

The atmosphere in the boardroom was thick with disbelief, a heavy silence hanging in the air like a storm cloud ready to burst. The members exchanged bewildered glances, their mouths agape, yet no one dared to voice a single question. The gravity of the situation left them paralyzed, each mind racing yet unable to articulate the chaos unfolding.

Eugene had barely crossed the threshold into the hallway when he snatched the phone from Bruce’s hand, his expression a mask of determination. “Report,” he commanded, his voice firm and unyielding.

Landon’s voice crackled through the speaker, urgency lacing every word. “It’s bad, Eugene. I need to fill you in right now. Chloe’s Four Seasons launch? A triumph, yes, but it’s overshadowed by this: a former designer from LOVE is publicly accusing her of plagiarism.” He spoke rapidly, the weight of the news evident in his tone. “The public’s opinion has already tilted in favor of a small, obscure company called Tranquil Vision. Even if Chloe releases her original drafts, people will just claim that Cosmos Group is shielding her.”

Eugene felt a knot tighten in his stomach. He had anticipated challenges, but this was a blow he hadn’t foreseen.

“But that’s not even the worst of it,” Landon continued, his voice dropping to a near whisper, frustration seeping into his words. “Chloe’s identity has been leaked. This directly violates the core stipulation of our contract. And if that isn’t enough, there’s a nasty rumor circulating now. They’re saying Chloe and I are involved. It’s absurd!”

Eugene didn’t waste a moment on further discussion. He ended the call abruptly, turning his gaze to Bruce. “Prepare the jet. We’re heading back to Capaville immediately.”

“Yes, sir,” Bruce replied, his tone steady as he moved to follow orders.

As Eugene strode purposefully toward the exit, he began scrolling through the news articles on Bruce’s phone, his heart sinking deeper with every malicious comment directed at Chloe.

The online vitriol was relentless. People were branding her as Landon’s secret lover, labeling her a troublemaker at LOVE. The comments dripped with sarcasm, insinuating that since she had been given the position of design director, why not just elevate her to CEO and flaunt Landon’s favoritism?

After all, the brand was named LOVE. If he had bestowed it upon his true sweetheart, perhaps it would be more palatable. But he hadn’t, and so the rumors spiraled into darker territory—what if Landon had other women hidden away?

The rich played a different game, their lives a tangled web of secrets and affairs. Who could say how many entanglements Landon was managing?

Some comments were shockingly crude, and as Eugene read them, a cold, oppressive weight settled around him, making his jaw clench.

Even as the plane ascended into the sky, his stern demeanor showed no signs of softening.

“Investigate this thoroughly,” he instructed Bruce, his voice a low growl. “I want to know who’s funding these fake accounts and orchestrating these bot comments.” The coordinated online assault was clearly the work of paid trolls, and he needed to unearth the puppeteer pulling the strings.

Eugene’s gaze remained fixed on the headlines: “Cosmos Group Designer in Plagiarism Scandal.” Chloe’s image was splashed across every article, accompanied by insinuations that she was romantically linked to Landon. The very thought sickened him.

Then he saw it—the leaked photo of Chloe, radiant in striking makeup and an elegant gown, poised gracefully beside Landon. The sight only deepened the shadows on his face.

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