He Cheated I Rose: Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 28

A Promise Hidden in the Quiet Rain by Adrian Hale 28

Chapter 28 Drunken Truths

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“Chloe… how could you be so oblivious…” Arthur slurred, his weight collapsing onto Jennifer’s shoulders.

Jennifer struggled to maintain her balance. The moment she heard Chloe’s name, her eyes turned to ice.

She understood exactly why Arthur had drowned himself in alcohol

Earlier at the upscale restaurant, Arthur had invited her and Jenarth for what was supposed to be a celebratory meal. But ever since leaving the Courthouse, Jennifer had noticed his growing agitation. During dinner, he had downed an entire glass of liquor in one go, completely losing control.

Now, even in his drunken stupor, Chloe remained the only name on his lips.

Hadn’t he claimed he felt nothing for Chloe? That he only married her to fulfill Charles‘ wishes? Then why was she the only person occupying his thoughts now?

A cold determination settled in Jennifer’s gaze.

Arthur was divorced now. He needed to sever connections with those who didn’t belong in his world.

From this moment forward, there could only be one woman in his heart–her.

“Mr. Myers, how did you end up in this state!” Sarah rushed out upon hearing the commotion. Seeing Arthur’s condition, she immediately moved to help Jennifer support him.

“I’m not drunk,” Arthur insisted stubbornly, though his body leaned completely on the two women.

“Mr. Myers, your mother is here. She’s quite upset and has been waiting for you. If she sees you like this, I can’t imagine…” Sarah sighed helplessly as they guided him inside.

Jennifer’s eyes flickered at Sarah’s words.

Madilyn sat rigidly on the sofa, her expression thunderous. Hearing Arthur’s arrival, she glanced toward the entrance. The moment she saw him stumbling in, supported and clearly intoxicated, her face darkened further.

“How could you let yourself get like this? You’re the CEO of Myers Group–this is utterly undignified. If this gets out, what will people think?” Madilyn stood abruptly. “Go prepare something to sober him

him up. Now!

Sarah helped Arthur onto the sofa before hurrying to the kitchen to make hangover soup.

“Arthur, are you feeling any better?” Jennifer remained by his side, though exhaustion weighed heavily on her. Supporting him all the way inside had drained her energy–if not for maintaining appearances before Madilyn, she wouldn’t have bothered.

Madilyn’s gaze hardened as she observed Jennifer and the child beside her.

“Arthur, you just signed the divorce papers and immediately transferred 180 million to that greedy woman Chloe. You clearly weren’t thinking straight” Madilyn pointed an accusing finger, furious at the thought of such a substantial sum being handed over so easily.

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Chapter 28 Drunken Truths

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“Mom, that’s enough. That money always belonged to Chloe. Now that we’re divorced, there’s nothing left between us. The money is rightfully hers, so of course I returned it.” Arthur frowned, forcing the words through his haze.

Madilyn slammed her hand on the table.

“What do you mean it’s rightfully hers? She’s nothing but a country girl. Even the Lewis family doesn’t want her back. With 180 million in her hands, she’ll squander it in no time. She has no financial sense- she’ll probably be cheated out of it immediately.”

Seeing Arthur still defending Chloe even in his drunken state fueled Madilyn’s anger further.

“I’ll have the family lawyers find a way to recover those funds,” Madilyn declared. “A girl like Chloe suddenly becoming a millionaire? She should take a good look at herself in the mirror. I won’t allow her to benefit from this.”

“Mom, stay out of Chloe’s affairs. She was my wife-” Arthur attempted to stand and argue but lost his balance, collapsing back onto the sofa.

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