He Cheated I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Guess Who’s the Wife

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A dangerous glint flashed in Chloe’s eyes at Arthur’s accusation. He actually believed the real estate agent was her secret lover.

How utterly blind could he be?

“Just who do you think you are?” Chloe retorted coldly, her gaze sweeping over him with disdain. “Do us all a favor and return to your own table. Your precious ‘sweetheart‘ and your new son are waiting. Don’t linger here and make a spectacle of yourself.”

Sweetheart! New son!

Arthur’s face contorted at the pointed words. Clearly, Chloe was still bitter about the situation and acting

out.

“Chloe, I’m warning you. Drop the attitude. When you’re finished here, take Robert and return to Myers Manor.” Arthur lowered his voice threateningly. “There’s still time to fix this before it gets out of hand. Don’t let the elders hear about your ridiculous behavior, or you’ll lose even that chance…”

“Fix what?” Chloe let out a derisive laugh, looking directly at him. “You actually think I want you back?”

For a brief moment, Arthur’s expression softened at the phrase “want you back“, but upon processing her full meaning, his face darkened further.

“Chloe, you—”

Arthur, get real. Once I’ve thrown out the trash, I’m not digging through the garbage again.” Her eyes turned icy. “You don’t want to see me? Well, the feeling is mutual. So do us both a favor and sign the papers quickly.”

‘Chloe…”

“Arthur!” Jennifer’s voice interrupted as she approached and positioned herself beside him.

“Jennifer, you and Jenarth should go ahead and order. Here-” Arthur began, but Jennifer cut him off, addressing Chloe directly.

“Ms. Lewis, this is all my fault. I’ve caused trouble between you and Arthur.” Jennifer hung her head, adopting a pitiful expression.

“Arthur and I have been friends for many years. My health hasn’t been good, and he’s always looked out for me. Because of our relationship, you’ve misunderstood him. I’m truly sorry.” She kept her eyes downcast. “Please don’t let my connection with Jenarth make you angry with Arthur. It’s not good for the

child.”

As she spoke, Jennifer glanced meaningfully toward Robert, who sat quietly observing the exchange.

Chloe nearly laughed aloud at the performance.

Reflecting inwardly, she marveled at her own past naivety. How had she ever been deceived by such transparent tactics?

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“Ms. Williams, is it?” Chloe raised a skeptical eyebrow. “You keep insisting you and Arthur are just friends. Are you truly claiming you have no ulterior motives whatsoever?”

“W–What? Ms. Lewis, I don’t understand what you mean.” Jennifer feigned innocence.

“Spare me the act. I’m leaving Arthur, clearing the path for you both. Shouldn’t you be thrilled? Why try to persuade me to stay? If I actually clung to him, how would you ever get your opportunity? Am I wrong?” Chloe’s tone was laced with sarcasm, her expression impassive.

“Ms. Lewis, Arthur and I are completely innocent. He’s always taken care of me, but we’re merely friends…” Jennifer glanced tearfully toward Arthur, her eyes glistening.

“You sound so certain. Then swear to heaven you’ll never become involved with Arthur. If you do, may lightning strike you dead five times over.” Chloe raised an eyebrow challengingly, throwing Jennifer’s own words back at her.

You… I…” Jennifer stammered, leaning into Arthur and whimpering, “Arthur, this is all my fault…”

‘Enough!” Arthur snapped. “Chloe, that’s going too far. I never knew you could be so vicious, saying such terrible things.”

‘Funny, I never realized you could be so blind,” Chloe shot back, her tone frosty. She had zero patience left for him.

You-”

just as Arthur was about to explode, Jennifer took his hand. “Arthur, let’s just go eat. Jenarth keeps saying he’s hungry. We shouldn’t disturb Ms. Lewis any longer.”

Fine.” Hearing that Jenarth was hungry, Arthur turned and looked toward Jenarth, who sat at their table watching them with a worried, tearful expression.

Arthur’s gaze shifted from Jenarth to Robert, who sat beside Chloe looking utterly entertained by the irama. The comparison angered him further. His son was being corrupted by Chloe’s influence, and he would have to address that with her later.

Jennifer, let’s eat.” Arthur pointedly ignored Chloe and returned to his table with Jennifer.

He summoned the waiter and proceeded to order the most extravagant dishes on the menu, along with Eve Restaurant’s famous chef–special cake–specifically because Jenarth had expressed a desire for it. He even arranged for the chef to prepare the cake tableside,

Arthur made sure his voice carried, ensuring everyone in the vicinity–including Chloe and Robert- could hear his lavish orders.

Watching Arthur proudly show the menu to Jenarth, Robert couldn’t suppress a snicker. “What a complete

fool!”

“Robert, eat your food. We’ll leave when we’re finished,” Chloe said, placing more food in his bowl.

They had come here to enjoy a meal, and she wouldn’t let some insignificant people ruin their mood.

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