He Cheated I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 176

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

**Chapter 176: Evidence in Hand**

The atmosphere in the room was thick with tension as Chloe absorbed Scott’s words. Her expression was one of deep contemplation, her eyes unwavering and focused, as if she were weighing each syllable against the gravity of the situation.

Monique, perched on the edge of her seat, scrutinized Chloe with a mixture of anticipation and dread. She had hoped that Chloe would unleash her fury, that the simmering anger would boil over into a public confrontation with Scott right then and there. It would be a spectacle, one that might finally expose the cracks in their fragile family facade.

Ever since Carolyn had returned with the scandalous news about Chloe, Scott’s instinct had been to shield her, but Monique felt he should have let Chloe face the storm alone. After all, he was her biological father, but that bond only complicated matters. His first instinct had been to reach out to the legal team at the Lewis Group, inquiring about the potential damages Chloe might owe if the allegations were substantiated.

Scott’s lingering concern for Chloe, despite her reckless behavior, made him an unpredictable element in Monique’s meticulously crafted world. As long as the vast Lewis family fortune remained at risk, she would never feel secure. Years spent by Scott’s side had worn her thin, and she found herself weary of his endless emotional entanglements.

Scott had always been malleable, easily swayed by the whims of those around him. In a moment of provocation, he had severed ties with Chloe entirely, signing the papers that marked their relationship’s end. That was a line that could not be crossed again. Helping Chloe? Absolutely out of the question. Even if she were to collapse before him, he should not be allowed to spend a single cent on her.

“So, you think just suppressing the trending topics will suffice?” Chloe’s voice dripped with sarcasm, a faint smile gracing her lips as she directed her gaze squarely at Scott. “People online are tearing me apart, demanding compensation for their losses. If it comes to paying up, we’re talking about billions here. So, Mr. Lewis, why don’t you just pay it for me?”

Scott’s face contorted in disbelief, his voice barely a whisper as he struggled to articulate his thoughts. “You… you…”

“Considering the Lewis Group’s revenue and assets, which are in the billions, pulling out a few hundred million for damages shouldn’t be a challenge, right?” Chloe raised an eyebrow, her expression a mixture of defiance and challenge. “If you can’t even manage that, how can you stand here claiming you’re helping? You’re only making things worse.”

“Chloe, you’ve gone too far!” Scott’s agitation was palpable; he seemed to be fighting for breath, his body swaying as if he might collapse from the weight of her words.

“Scott! Are you alright?” Monique exclaimed, rushing to his side, her concern genuine yet laced with irritation. She shot a venomous glare at Chloe, her voice dripping with incredulity. “Chloe, how can you be so heartless? He’s your—”

“Remove them,” Chloe interrupted coldly, her gaze flicking toward the security personnel. She had no interest in prolonging the exchange.

Monique’s frustration bubbled just beneath the surface, but with Scott barely able to stand, she had no choice but to focus on supporting him. In the end, security swiftly escorted both Monique and Scott out of the LOVE headquarters, leaving Chloe standing in the aftermath of their chaotic confrontation.

Though her face remained composed, the encounter had ignited a fire within her. The Lewis family had become nothing more than a nuisance, intruding on her life without invitation, always ready to create a scene.

With Monique and Carolyn whispering toxic words into Scott’s ear, he had become nothing more than a blind fool, easily led astray. If the Lewis family craved attention, so be it—Chloe would be the one to end their charade.

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