He Cheated I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 378

**A Promise Hidden in the Quiet Rain by Adrian Hale**
**Chapter 378: The Police Arrive**

If they thought they could walk away unchallenged, they were sorely mistaken. Chloe felt a fire ignite within her, a fierce determination that surged through her veins. A dangerous glint flickered in her eyes as she clenched her fists tightly, her gaze locked on the smug expressions plastered across Carolyn and Monique’s faces. For a fleeting moment, the urge to charge at them, to silence their taunts once and for all, consumed her thoughts.

But just as she teetered on the edge of that impulse, a warm hand grasped her wrist, gently yet firmly pulling her back from the brink. She looked up, her heart racing, to find Eugene standing resolutely beside her.

His grip was steady, reassuring. The moment their eyes met, the seething rage that had been boiling within her began to simmer down, replaced by a flicker of clarity.

“I have a little gift for you,” Eugene whispered, his voice low and meant only for her ears. “Hope you like it.”

Before Chloe could voice her curiosity, the heavy sound of authoritative footsteps resonated through the hall, echoing ominously off the walls. A contingent of uniformed police officers strode into the venue, their presence commanding immediate attention.

Even the police?

The crowd instinctively parted, creating a clear path for the newcomers, the atmosphere thick with tension.

The officers moved with purpose, and the one in charge stepped forward, his voice cutting through the murmurs. “Who is Monique Lynn?”

At the sound of her name, Monique flinched, her body tensing involuntarily. She didn’t respond; instead, her eyes darted around the room, desperately searching for Ernesto amidst the sea of faces.

Her gaze flicked toward him, an unspoken plea etched across her features, but he could only offer a faint, almost imperceptible shake of his head—a silent warning urging her to remain calm.

Monique took a deep breath, steeling herself against the chaos that threatened to engulf her. The situation was already spiraling out of control, and she knew she had to make Scott pay for what he had done. So what if the police had arrived? Adultery was hardly a criminal offense.

Was this some sort of scare tactic? Did they truly believe she was so easily deceived?

“That’s me,” Monique retorted, her voice dripping with disdain as she straightened her posture, projecting an air of defiance.

The lead officer advanced towards her, holding out an official document with a serious expression. “Ms. Monique Lynn, you are under investigation for suspicion of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, attempted murder, and related charges. You need to accompany us to the station.”

“What?” Monique exclaimed, incredulity flooding her features. “Have you all lost your minds? Me? Attempted murder? That’s the most ridiculous accusation I’ve ever heard! If you’re here about the affair, fine, I’ll admit to that. But this? This is utterly absurd!”

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