He Cheated I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 230

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

**The Forced Apology**

Landon’s brow arched in disbelief as he caught Eugene’s words, the weight of the situation settling heavily on his shoulders.

It appeared that the path to love was littered with hurdles, each one more daunting than the last. Edwin, taking charge with a commanding presence, signaled for the group to move forward, but the air was thick with tension.

“Wait a moment!”

A youthful, clear voice sliced through the murmur of the crowd, drawing everyone’s attention to Robert.

The boy stood there, his expression innocent yet resolute, his head tilted slightly as if pondering the absurdity of the moment. “So they can just throw around false accusations and not even think about saying they’re sorry? Didn’t they claim that my mom and these security guards should be the ones begging for forgiveness? Now that the truth is out, they think they can just walk away without an apology?”

The head of security felt a swell of gratitude at Robert’s words, a lump forming in his throat. What a remarkable child—he had the courage to stand up for those who were wronged.

Meanwhile, Henry felt the sweat bead on his forehead, his heart racing like a wild stallion. Oh, dear God! Could the boy not let this go? I’ve learned my lesson, I swear!

Carolyn, on the other hand, felt no remorse, only a simmering rage. How dare that little brat bring it up again and demand an apology from me? In his wildest dreams!

Even if she were to apologize, there was no way she would ever utter the words to Chloe. Apologizing to that woman? She’d rather choke on her pride.

The eyes of the gathered crowd shifted to Carolyn and Henry, who had been playing their roles seamlessly until now. The time had come to confront the consequences of their actions.

The crew members present exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of disbelief and judgment. They had just offered their apologies to Chloe, acknowledging her gifts. Yet, Carolyn had shamelessly taken credit for them, spewing venomous words about Chloe, only to become the butt of the joke herself. Now, it was clear who truly owed an apology.

Feeling the palpable shift in the atmosphere, Henry forced a strained smile, though it felt unnatural on his face.

“Yeah, the kid has a point. When you make a mistake, it’s important to own up to it,” he said, casting a sideways glance at Carolyn, his eyes pleading for her to understand the gravity of the situation. He muttered a low, quick apology, hoping to diffuse the tension.

Carolyn remained unmoved, her expression frozen in defiance.

“Carolyn, for the love of all that’s good, apologize. Now,” Henry hissed through clenched teeth, desperation creeping into his voice. “I’ll explain everything later. Just don’t make a scene right now. Please.” He understood the stakes all too well—if he lost his position as a board member in front of Edwin, it would spell disaster for both of them.

This couldn’t reach Tanya. If she found out, he would be finished.

If Carolyn continued to resist, they were both headed for ruin.

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