He Cheated I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 287

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

**Chapter 287: The Dead Man in the Video**

For once, Eugene felt an unusual sense of calm wash over him. He cast a casual glance at Landon’s phone, his demeanor as serene as a tranquil lake under a clear sky. The screen lit up with a viral video, its flickering images capturing their attention like a moth irresistibly drawn to a flame.

As he absorbed the video’s content, a subtle smile began to unfurl on Eugene’s lips. It was a transformation so slight yet unmistakable; his mood had undeniably brightened.

“The video’s authentic,” Landon proclaimed, his excitement practically radiating off him. “Some user uploaded it. I did my homework on this one. No wonder Chloe has been so quiet—she’s had this little gem tucked away all along! Arthur must be feeling like absolute garbage right now.” He let out a long, exasperated sigh, his disdain for Arthur palpable. “Honestly, Arthur is such a piece of work—and the fact that he teamed up with a woman just as loathsome? They are a match made in hell, no doubt about it!”

Eugene raised an eyebrow, his gaze firmly fixed on Landon’s smug expression. “Isn’t there something more productive you could be doing with your time?” he asked, a hint of challenge in his tone.

“Not really,” Landon replied, puffing his chest out with pride. “I’ve already dispatched some people to track down the guy in the video. Let’s drag him out and put him right next to Arthur—let’s see who looks worse when the dust settles. Sounds good, right?” Landon’s face practically glowed with self-satisfaction, convinced that Eugene would shower him with accolades for his cleverness.

“Make it bigger. A scandal this juicy deserves to be showcased for all to see,” Eugene instructed, his voice steady and commanding, a hint of authority laced within.

A grin spread across Landon’s face, lighting up his features like the sun breaking through the clouds. “On it,” he replied, his excitement bubbling over like a shaken soda can.

Just as he turned to leave, Landon’s phone buzzed insistently, cutting through the moment. He answered it, and in an instant, his expression soured, the color draining from his face.

“What did you just say?” Landon’s voice turned icy, tension threading through each word like a taut wire.

Eugene’s eyes narrowed, watching as Landon froze, caught in a moment of disbelief. Then, with a sudden burst of panic, Landon exclaimed, “Dead?”

Shock washed over him like a tidal wave, crashing against the shore of his emotions. After hanging up, he turned to Eugene, his voice shaky as he relayed the devastating news. “Someone beat us to it!”

“The man in the video with Jennifer… he’s dead. They found his body. Apparently, he’s been gone for quite some time.” A frown etched itself onto Landon’s face, deepening with each word. “If I had to take a wild guess, he probably got his payday from Jennifer and was silenced right after.”

Eugene’s expression hardened, his eyes turning as cold as steel, a storm brewing beneath his calm exterior.

“Jennifer isn’t just some naive girl. She’s far more cunning than that. If she finds joy in stirring the pot, maybe we should just…” Landon raised an eyebrow, leaving the thought unfinished, but Eugene understood perfectly what he was implying.

Jennifer had a knack for creating chaos, and ensuring she couldn’t do it again would certainly simplify matters.

Yet, Eugene was not on board with that line of thinking. He maintained a composed demeanor, his voice steady. “We’ll handle it once Chloe has had her fun.”

Landon found himself at a loss for words, unsure of how to respond to Eugene’s calm yet firm decision.

*****

After the surgery, Arthur devoted himself entirely to caring for Charles during those critical first twenty-four hours. He remained steadfast by his grandfather’s side, refusing to leave even for a fleeting moment. Madilyn, worried yet supportive, stayed at the hospital as well, her heart heavy with concern for both men. She often urged Arthur to take a break, insisting that she could keep watch over Charles instead.

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