He Cheated I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 172

**A Promise Hidden in the Quiet Rain by Adrian Hale**

**Chapter 172: Arthur Takes a Side**

Jennifer settled herself beside Arthur, her gaze fixed intently on the screen as he spoke into the phone, his voice steady and authoritative. “Donald, please bring the legal manager to me. We need to discuss the implications of these plagiarism claims.” The tension in his voice was palpable, a clear indication of the storm brewing beneath his calm exterior.

“Arthur,” she ventured, her tone carefully measured, “are you considering stepping in to help Chloe?” She tried to sound nonchalant, as if the unfolding drama didn’t affect her, but the weight of her concern was evident in her eyes.

Arthur remained silent, his focus unwavering on the television. The live broadcast showed a growing crowd, their agitation escalating with each passing moment. It was a scene fraught with chaos, and he couldn’t tear his eyes away from it.

Just before Donald arrived, the internet erupted with scandalous images of Chloe. Photos of her and Landon, both impeccably dressed and standing close together, spread like wildfire across social media platforms. The public outrage shifted swiftly from the plagiarism allegations to personal vendettas, with accusations of favoritism and inappropriate relationships swirling around them.

“This is utterly ridiculous!” Arthur exclaimed, his frustration boiling over as he stood up abruptly. “Chloe and Landon are not involved in anything untoward. She merely entered into a design contract with the Cosmos Group.” His voice was sharp, cutting through the air like a knife.

His eyes narrowed as he scrutinized the leaked photo of Chloe and Landon. Recognition hit him like a punch to the gut—it was taken during the Mistveil Manor event, the very night he had sought Chloe out, only to be derided by Landon as her “ex.”

A chill ran down his spine as he considered the implications. He loathed Landon, but he was certain of one thing: the rumors about Chloe and Landon were nothing but fabrications. That conviction anchored him amidst the swirling doubts.

As he heard the unmistakable sound of a car pulling up outside, Arthur’s heart raced. Donald had arrived with the legal manager. He turned on his heel and strode purposefully toward the door, his mind racing with thoughts of how to protect Chloe.

“Arthur!” Jennifer called after him, her voice laced with urgency, but he didn’t bother to look back.

At the entrance, he met Donald, who was already relaying information. “Mr. Myers, the legal team has gathered some preliminary materials. Once you—”

“Just give me the keys,” Arthur interrupted, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Donald complied, handing over the keys with a look of mild confusion. Before he could finish his sentence, Arthur had snatched the keys and was already stepping out into the cool evening air.

“Daddy Arthur, where are you going?” Jenarth’s voice pierced through the tension, filled with an unexpected anxiety.

Arthur paused, turning slightly to see Jenarth clutching Jennifer’s hand, both of them wearing expressions of concern.

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