**A Promise Hidden in the Quiet Rain by Adrian Hale**
**Chapter 257: Chloe Framed as the Homewrecker**
“Naturally, I signed the papers. That’s precisely how I managed to secure Carolyn’s release,” Chloe replied with an air of calm confidence. “I only took what rightfully belonged to my mother. As for the remainder? It’s simply not the opportune moment yet. When the time is right, Scott will relinquish them without hesitation.”
Oralia scoffed, a sound of disbelief escaping her lips. “That old man is utterly blind—worse than Arthur, if you can believe it! None of them hold any value.”
Before Chloe could muster a retort, Oralia’s voice suddenly pierced the air, filled with urgency.
“Chloe! You need to open Twitter, right this instant! That jerk Arthur has been quiet for a few days, and now he’s trending again. And guess what? They’ve dragged you into it!” Oralia’s tone was frantic, her words tumbling over one another. “I’m hanging up now, but I’ll send you the link. Hurry! This guy—does he have no shame? I can’t believe this is happening…”
As the call ended, Chloe could hear Oralia muttering curses under her breath, a string of expletives that seemed unbefitting of an international superstar.
This girl… A celebrity of her stature really shouldn’t be using language like that.
Chloe hadn’t even begun to scroll through her Twitter feed when Oralia’s link pinged through. The headline alone was enough to elicit a chuckle from her.
Arthur was getting married.
And the bride? Jennifer.
They had announced their engagement date—the first of next month.
But why, of all things, were they dragging her into this?
The real troublemaker was Madilyn. The video Oralia sent was an interview featuring her, and it was nothing short of scandalous.
The headline was sensational: it suggested that Chloe was fully aware of Arthur’s relationship but chose to play the other woman, nearly bringing Arthur to ruin. Fortunately, karma had intervened, leaving her with nothing.
Jennifer and Arthur had made their engagement public, accompanied by those old photos of them together at a hotel, which made the announcement feel less like a surprise and more like a foregone conclusion.
The media was quick to pick up the story, interviewing both parties about their emotions surrounding the engagement. The guests included Jennifer and Madilyn, while Arthur was conspicuously absent. Madilyn took the stage to represent the Myers Group.
Jennifer expressed her heartfelt gratitude to everyone present. She proclaimed that she and Arthur had been in love for years and even shared that they had a child together. “I’ve waited for this day,” she said, her voice brimming with emotion. “I’m finally standing beside the man I love, ready to step into the spotlight so that everyone can witness our happiness.”
As Chloe watched the unfolding drama, she couldn’t help but feel a mix of anger and disbelief.
Jennifer was implying so much more than she let on. The child had already been part of the public narrative. Back at Jennifer’s piano recital, Arthur had brought the little one along, and the media had captured the perfect “family of three” photograph.


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