He Cheated I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 54

54 Street Food

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Chloe studied Eugene’s serious expression for a long moment before finally asking, “Can I ask what made you decide to invest more?”

Eugene gave her a slight smile. “What if I told you it’s because I was impressed by your designs?”

Chloe raised an eyebrow and shrugged. “Well, that just means you know quality when you see it.”

“Glad you think so.”

“Guess I owe my big investor a proper meal then,” Chloe joked, turning the car toward the downtown area.

Eugene just sat back in the passenger seat, letting her call the shots.

Soon they reached the entrance to a busy pedestrian street.

Chloe found a spot close by and parked.

“This area’s full of amazing food. If you see something you like, let’s give it a try!”

Eugene looked out at the crowded streets. He’d never been to places like this before, let alone eaten at them.

“If this isn’t your scene, we can pick somewhere else,” Chloe offered.

“It’s fine. I’m not picky,” Eugene said, unbuckling his seatbelt and stepping out.

“There’s a whole street of food stalls ahead, but we’ll need to walk a few blocks. Hope you don’t mind stretching your legs.”

“Not at all,” Eugene replied, every bit the gentleman.

Chloe noticed how calm he seemed, not showing any discomfort. She smiled and led the way. Honestly, she’d brought him here partly to see how he’d handle it, half–expecting him to back out.

But surprisingly, he seemed genuinely interested.

As they started walking, Eugene’s phone rang. It was Bruce.

“Mr. Rosewood, there are too many people here. If anything happens, the security team—”

Eugene hung up before Bruce could finish and caught up with Chloe.

Walking side by side toward the food street, they attracted plenty of attention.

Eugene looked absolutely perfect, and every girl they passed couldn’t help staring.

“He’s so handsome!”

“Gorgeous. Is he some kind of celebrity?”

“I wish I had a boyfriend like that.”

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Chapter 54 Street Food

Chloe was too focused on finding that old shop she remembered to notice any of it.

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Soon they reached their destination–a small family–run place hidden in a narrow alley, famous for its local snacks. The place was packed with people.

Chloe led Eugene inside and found a small table in the corner. She motioned for him to sit while she went to order all their signature dishes.

When she returned, she saw Eugene sitting at the tiny table, his long legs looking quite cramped underneath.

She wondered if he might be upset. If he realized she’d brought him here partly to mess with him, would he still want to invest?

If she’d known he was planning to invest, she probably should have booked a nice restaurant to thank him properly.

“Don’t mind the simple setup; the food’s the real deal. They’ve been at this for 30 years,” Chloe said, sitting down and handing Eugene a set of tableware. “I ate here before. It really left an impression.” She realized it had been years now.

“If you’re recommending it, I’m sure it’s good,” Eugene said, accepting the utensils.

“You two lovebirds look new around here! First time here?” The boss lady came over with a tray of snacks and even gave them a free dessert.

“Ma’am, we’re actually—”

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