He Cheated I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 273

**TITLE: A Promise Hidden in the Quiet Rain by Adrian Hale**
**Chapter 273: Not on the List**

Scott’s fingers gripped the edge of the table, his knuckles turning white as he felt the weight of every pair of eyes in the room. The shareholders were a sea of expectant faces, and he knew he had no option but to speak up, to clarify the situation that had suddenly turned turbulent.

“There’s been a significant alteration regarding the distribution of shares in the Lewis Group,” he began, his voice steady but laced with an undercurrent of tension. “Thirty percent of my shares… they were originally my late wife’s. Before she passed, she made her wishes clear in her will. She wanted all her shares to go to Chloe. Now that Chloe has returned, those shares rightfully belong to her.”

Chloe Lewis was here!

The realization hit the room like a thunderclap. The eldest daughter of the Lewis family, long thought to be a myth, a mere whisper in the corridors of their lives, was indeed real!

The shareholders exchanged incredulous glances. Years prior, rumors had swirled about a missing daughter, but no one had ever confirmed her existence. Most had assumed that Scott was simply keeping his beloved daughter hidden away, away from the prying eyes of the public and the business world.

And now, he was finally unveiling her to them?

“Mr. Lewis, your daughter is such a beauty,” one of the shareholders remarked, his voice dripping with admiration.

“No doubt about that,” another chimed in. “But thirty percent? You’re really playing favorites!”

The compliments cascaded through the room like a waterfall, each one striking Carolyn like a dagger. Those words should have been meant for her, for the daughter who had stood by Scott’s side, the one he was supposed to introduce with pride. Instead, they were lavishing praise on Chloe, the newcomer who had seemingly stepped into a role that Carolyn felt was rightfully hers.

How could this be happening?

How was it that Chloe had ended up with thirty percent of the shares? The thought of her and her mother being relegated to a mere sliver of the company made Carolyn’s blood boil with indignation.

As the room buzzed with the excitement of the shareholders, Chloe raised her hand, her demeanor calm and collected.

“Excuse me for interrupting, everyone,” she said, her voice clear and measured. “Mr. Lewis and I do not share a personal relationship. I simply hold thirty percent of Lewis Group. I am here today solely as a shareholder, attending this meeting.” A faint smile played on her lips, as if she were simply stating a fact, devoid of any emotional weight.

Scott felt a wave of awkwardness wash over him. Chloe was his daughter, just as Carolyn was. He had once envisioned a harmonious scene where both of his daughters stood proudly by his side, supporting him in the company like two pillars of strength.

But now? Everything had spiraled into chaos.

Chloe was now a significant shareholder, wielding the shares that belonged to Kristina. She held the largest stake in the group, and Scott found himself treading carefully around her, especially with the other shareholders watching their every move.

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