He Cheated I Rose Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 174

**Chapter 174: The Unwanted Family Reunion**

As Landon absorbed Chloe’s decision, a mixture of admiration and trepidation surged within him. It was not merely the weight of the moment that struck him; it was the unyielding poise she maintained in the face of an onslaught that would have crumbled lesser souls.

The digital world was mercilessly dissecting her every move, yet she stood there, seemingly impervious to the chaos surrounding her. It was as if she wore an invisible shield, confronting the tempest with a calmness that was both admirable and alarming.

Their investigation was still in its infancy, a fragile thing without the solid evidence they desperately needed. The thought of holding a press conference now felt like standing at the edge of a cliff, peering down into an abyss of uncertainty. How could they possibly navigate this storm without a clear direction?

A thread of anxiety twisted through Landon’s mind, gnawing at him. He felt an urge to reach out to Eugene, to check on the progress of their findings, but he hesitated, knowing that the situation was precarious.

“Chloe, you need to come out here! What’s done can’t stay hidden. If you’re worried about being caught, then don’t hide! What’s the point of this?”

Before Landon could finish his thought, a furious voice erupted, cutting through the tension like a knife. Scott barreled into the room, disregarding the staff who attempted to block his path. Hot on his heels were Monique and Carolyn, impeccably dressed in their usual finery, their expressions a mix of concern and disdain.

“Scott, please! Slow down! Think about your blood pressure!” Monique implored, stepping forward to grasp Scott’s arm in a gesture that was meant to convey worry. Yet, her eyes flickered toward Chloe, filled with a contempt that was unmistakable.

“Chloe!” Scott roared, his anger igniting the air around them. The sight of her standing there, so composed, only fueled his rage. “So, you do feel some shame? Hiding away in here instead of facing the music?”

Chloe listened to the tirade of accusations, her expression unchanging. Her eyes turned cool, a glimmer of defiance sparking within them. She raised her chin slightly, meeting Scott’s gaze with a calmness that belied the storm in his voice.

“And you are?” she replied, her eyebrow arching slightly, her tone as serene as a still lake. “Whether I choose to remain here or not is entirely my affair, and frankly, none of your business.”

Scott’s fury erupted further. He jabbed a finger in her direction, his voice rising in indignation. “You ungrateful wretch! Is this how I raised you? You came crawling back home for money, I refused, and you severed all ties. And now look at you—clinging to some wealthy man and pilfering from others!”

Landon’s expression darkened, the tension in the room thickening. He recognized Scott as the head of Lewis Group, Chloe’s biological father on paper. He recalled the file from when they first signed Chloe, the details of her past swirling in his mind.

For a man to hurl such venomous words at his own daughter… did he not fear the repercussions? A part of Landon desperately hoped Eugene would never hear this exchange; the fallout would be catastrophic.

“Ahem,” Landon interjected, his voice icy. “This is the headquarters of LOVE. How did these… unrelated individuals manage to gain entry?”

Her gaze shifted to Chloe, disappointment etched across her features. “Chloe, how could you be so reckless? How could you bring such disgrace upon our family? When this news breaks, what will people think of your father?”

“Yeah, it’s all over the news—oh wait, my mistake. The entire world knows now,” Carolyn chimed in, her tone dripping with insincerity. “Have you seen it? Even the LOVELESS brand has stepped in, demanding justice. Public opinion can ruin a person! Chloe, you need to apologize to Dad right now. Perhaps if you beg him, he’ll find a way to help you!”

Chloe stood there, absorbing the torrent of disdainful remarks that buzzed around her like a swarm of angry bees. The irritation they stirred within her was worse than the cacophony of wild ducks quacking in a pen.

“Once again,” she said, her voice flat and devoid of emotion, her eyebrow raised. “Who are you people? Do I know you?” She turned her gaze to Landon, her expression resolute. “These individuals have no connection to me. Please, have security escort them out.”

“How dare you speak to me like that?!” Scott’s anger flared at her dismissal. So, she truly believed herself untouchable, having found a sugar daddy to shield her from the consequences?

Dismissing her own father and calling for security to expel him? Such arrogance!

He had come here today, in his mind, to offer her an escape route. If she would only behave, acknowledge her mistakes, and apologize, perhaps—out of a sense of duty to the Lewis family name—he might part with a few million to ensure her quiet existence.