He Cheated I Rose Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 230

**A Promise Hidden in the Quiet Rain by Adrian Hale**

**The Forced Apology**

Landon’s brow arched in disbelief as he caught Eugene’s words, the weight of the situation settling heavily on his shoulders.

It appeared that the path to love was littered with hurdles, each one more daunting than the last. Edwin, taking charge with a commanding presence, signaled for the group to move forward, but the air was thick with tension.

“Wait a moment!”

A youthful, clear voice sliced through the murmur of the crowd, drawing everyone’s attention to Robert.

The boy stood there, his expression innocent yet resolute, his head tilted slightly as if pondering the absurdity of the moment. “So they can just throw around false accusations and not even think about saying they’re sorry? Didn’t they claim that my mom and these security guards should be the ones begging for forgiveness? Now that the truth is out, they think they can just walk away without an apology?”

The head of security felt a swell of gratitude at Robert’s words, a lump forming in his throat. What a remarkable child—he had the courage to stand up for those who were wronged.

Meanwhile, Henry felt the sweat bead on his forehead, his heart racing like a wild stallion. Oh, dear God! Could the boy not let this go? I’ve learned my lesson, I swear!

Carolyn, on the other hand, felt no remorse, only a simmering rage. How dare that little brat bring it up again and demand an apology from me? In his wildest dreams!

Even if she were to apologize, there was no way she would ever utter the words to Chloe. Apologizing to that woman? She’d rather choke on her pride.

The eyes of the gathered crowd shifted to Carolyn and Henry, who had been playing their roles seamlessly until now. The time had come to confront the consequences of their actions.

The crew members present exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of disbelief and judgment. They had just offered their apologies to Chloe, acknowledging her gifts. Yet, Carolyn had shamelessly taken credit for them, spewing venomous words about Chloe, only to become the butt of the joke herself. Now, it was clear who truly owed an apology.

Feeling the palpable shift in the atmosphere, Henry forced a strained smile, though it felt unnatural on his face.

“Yeah, the kid has a point. When you make a mistake, it’s important to own up to it,” he said, casting a sideways glance at Carolyn, his eyes pleading for her to understand the gravity of the situation. He muttered a low, quick apology, hoping to diffuse the tension.

Carolyn remained unmoved, her expression frozen in defiance.

“Carolyn, for the love of all that’s good, apologize. Now,” Henry hissed through clenched teeth, desperation creeping into his voice. “I’ll explain everything later. Just don’t make a scene right now. Please.” He understood the stakes all too well—if he lost his position as a board member in front of Edwin, it would spell disaster for both of them.

This couldn’t reach Tanya. If she found out, he would be finished.

If Carolyn continued to resist, they were both headed for ruin.

Carolyn staggered back, her hand instinctively flying to her stinging cheek, her eyes wide with disbelief. He had never laid a hand on her before; this was a first—and it was happening in front of everyone.

In that instant, all her pride shattered into a million pieces.

Her chest burned with humiliation, but the fury blazing in Henry’s eyes made it clear: if she dared to cause any more trouble, they would both be finished. After a tense, suffocating silence, Carolyn gritted her teeth, her heart pounding as she turned to face Chloe.

“Chloe, I’m sorry. I was wrong and I caused all this trouble. I truly am sorry. Please forgive me.”

“I’m sorry,” she repeated, her voice trembling with sincerity as she bowed deeply. “Please forgive me.”

Her tone was earnest, her posture reflecting genuine remorse.

With her head bowed, Carolyn waited anxiously for Chloe’s response. But Chloe didn’t even spare her a glance. She simply took Robert’s hand and walked away, leaving Carolyn in her wake.

Eugene, Landon, and the others quickly followed suit, Oralia calling out for everyone to prepare for the next phase of their work. Once everything was settled, they readied themselves for the follow-up filming.

Henry remained rooted to the spot, watching as Edwin and Brian departed, finally releasing a long-held breath of relief. He turned back to find Carolyn still bent over, her head lowered, lingering in the silence, desperately waiting for a response. But Chloe was long gone, leaving her to grapple with the weight of her actions.