He Cheated I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 9

A Promise Hidden in the Quiet Rain by Adrian Hale 9

He Cheated, I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything

Chapter 9 What Did You Do?

Who was the legitimate wife, and who was the mistress?

Eugene’s gaze traveled from Chloe to another table nearby, where Arthur sat with Jennifer.

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“I couldn’t quite catch their conversation earlier, but I’d bet that woman found out Arthur was dining here and brought her child along just to get his attention!” Landon glanced at Chloe and clicked his tongue disapprovingly. “She’s got decent looks, but she doesn’t understand her position. If you want to win a man’s heart, you need to know how to play the vulnerable card. That’s what triggers a man’s protective instincts.”

Landon’s meaning was clear–he believed Chloe was the mistress, while the woman beside Arthur was the real wife. Unfortunately, the mistress didn’t know how to play her role properly, so Arthur simply ignored

her.

Eugene observed the restaurant scene, a trace of amusement in his eyes.

Women pretending to be weak to elicit male protection–the woman beside Arthur had certainly mastered the act. In contrast, Chloe behaved as if Arthur didn’t exist. Since Arthur had sat down, Jennifer had been stealing glances at Chloe, but Chloe hadn’t looked their way even once.

Domestic dramas? Eugene couldn’t be less interested. Arthur, CEO of Myers Group, might be famous in Capaville, a prince in the public eye, but in reality…

Regardless of who was the mistress, it was clear Arthur didn’t handle his relationships well.

“Seems I need to reconsider partnering with Myers Group,” Eugene remarked slowly, taking a sip of wine with impeccable elegance.

Landon remained fixated on the restaurant scene as if watching a prime–time drama. He took a sip of his drink, then suddenly perked up as if he’d made a major discovery. “Eugene, look! Arthur just stepped out, and the wife is about to confront the mistress.”

Eugene raised an eyebrow and glanced downstairs.

Arthur had risen to take a phone call outside, leaving only Jennifer and Jenarth at the table. Unlike Chloe, who continued eating peacefully with her child, Jennifer glanced toward Chloe’s table, then stood and began walking in her direction.

Watching the scene unfold, Landon continued his commentary. “Looks like the wife isn’t to be trifled with. She held back while her man was here, but now she’s going in for the attack.”

Eugene’s eyes drifted to Chloe, who remained focused on her meal with her son, and commented coolly, “Seems the great romantic expert might have misjudged this one.”

“Huh?” Landon looked confused.

“Mom, what if that jerk dad never signs the divorce papers?” Robert asked, concern evident in his voice. He’d called Arthur “Dad” for years, yet Arthur had always been distant with him. Now, watching Arthur play the doting father with Jenarth for all to see, Robert grew increasingly irritated. No wonder he thought

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Arthur was despicable.

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“Whether he agrees or not is irrelevant. He will sign.” Chloe’s eyes turned cold at the mention of Arthur.

From this moment on, she and Arthur were finished forever.

“Ms. Lewis, could we talk?” Before Chloe could respond, a sweet voice interrupted.

Chloe looked up to see Jennifer standing by their table, her expression cold.

It seemed someone was craving attention again!

“I don’t believe we have anything to discuss,” Chloe replied coolly, meticulously removing fish bones before placing the cleaned fish into Robert’s bowl.

“Ms. Lewis, I’m begging you, please don’t be angry. I don’t want Arthur to be upset because of you. If this situation is my fault, I feel terribly guilty.” Jennifer lowered her head, adopting a remorseful expression. “Ms. Lewis, it’s because of my poor health that Arthur constantly worries about me. I should be the one apologizing to you.”

Jennifer’s voice was soft and gentle, dripping with apparent sincerity.

But Chloe’s face remained impassive, her demeanor radiating a “keep your distance” aura that made her appear cold and harsh.

Chloe wasn’t foolish. She could detect the subtle barbs in Jennifer’s words–implying she was petty, mocking her failure to win Arthur’s affection, and flaunting Arthur’s preference for Jennifer’s company.

In the past, Chloe might have retorted that she was Arthur’s lawful wife and he shouldn’t behave this way. But now? Arthur meant nothing to her.

“Ms. Williams, aren’t you tired?” Chloe raised a skeptical eyebrow. “Arthur isn’t here right now. There’s no need to maintain the act.”

“Ms. Lewis, you…” Jennifer feigned confusion. “How can you say that?”

“Mom!” Jenarth approached and stood beside Jennifer.

“Sweetie, say hello,” Jennifer whispered, pulling Jenarth closer.

Jenarth looked at Chloe, then at Robert, before speaking with rehearsed politeness, “Hello, Ms. Lewis! Hello, Brother Robert!”

Brother?

Robert heard the address and studied Jenarth carefully.

“Arthur mentioned Jenarth is six months younger than Robert, so he should address him as brother,” Jennifer explained. “Ms. Lewis, Jenarth really wants to be good friends with Robert, and I hope we can be

like sisters too.”

“Sisters? Not in this lifetime.” Chloe shrugged, regarding Jennifer with utter disinterest. “Arthur is trash to me, and anything associated with trash has nothing to do with me.”

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“You…” Jennifer appeared shocked by Chloe’s bluntness. “Ms. Lewis, that’s not what I meant, I…”

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