He Cheated I Rose Making Him Regret Everything (Chloe and Arthur) novel Chapter 635

Eugene was Robert's biological father. The misunderstanding between them from six years earlier still hung in the air, unresolved—maybe this was fate finally offering a chance to clear things up.

Vincent reached over and slowly pulled out the document tucked inside the drawer. Chloe had never seen it.

He had given her an opportunity: if only she had agreed to have dinner with him that evening, if she had accepted the pearl necklace he offered, or even just picked it up to look at for a moment, she would have noticed the paternity test results lying quietly underneath.

His eyes grew colder as they scanned the neatly printed data on the page.

"Come in," he called out.

A bodyguard entered immediately.

Vincent tossed the document onto the floor.

"Destroy it. From now on, no one is to know this ever existed."

The bodyguard picked it up without glancing at it, gave a respectful nod, and left the room.

Vincent's gaze drifted to the untouched meal on the table—the carefully prepared steak, the wine, everything meant to impress. Even Chloe hadn't spared it a second look.

What would it take to keep her attention on him?

Did he really have to get rid of that man for good?

She seemed eager to break free, impatient to move on to the second task. And that second task... he hadn't originally planned to give her one at all. But now, it looked like he'd have to prepare something after all.

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Oralia's latest film had been nominated for Best Actress at the International Film Festival.

The awards ceremony was just a week away.

For Oralia, this was definitely cause for celebration.

She kept trending online—netizens had started calling her the "Trending Queen". The buzz from her recent art exhibition hadn't even died down when the news of her nomination took over everyone's social media feeds.

People were rooting for Oralia. The other nominees in her category were all seasoned veterans of the industry. Oralia, as a rising talent with striking screen presence, had already proven herself in both skill and character. Several respected actors had publicly praised her work. One veteran actress, also nominated in the same category, even said that more than her own chances, she was hoping Oralia would come out on top.

She deserved it.

Plain and simple.

Oralia brought the invitation straight to Chloe. She wanted her to come to the ceremony as her guest.

"I hired a new chef. This is his signature soufflé. Care to try some?" Vincent looked up at Chloe, a faint, unreadable smile on his lips.

Chloe met his eyes and felt a chill—something in his calm felt dangerous.

"You said you had the second task ready. Just tell me what it is. I'll get it done as soon as I can."

Vincent raised a brow slightly, his expression unnervingly composed. "No need to rush. There's time. Sit. Having a bite to eat at this hour isn't too much to ask. Once you've finished, I'll tell you."

For a moment, Chloe considered turning around and walking out. But Vincent's demeanor these past few days had been... off. He was too calm. Unnervingly so.

Over the last week, she'd been spending time with Oralia, Robert, Melinda, and the others. She'd even met Eugene in private.

Vincent obviously knew all of it. Just because he didn't bring it up didn't mean he was unaware.

After a brief pause, Chloe stepped forward and took a seat. She reached for the plate of steak Vincent had carefully cut. Just as she was about to start, his voice came again, smooth and low.

"Take your time, my dear Clo-Clo. I know you're eager to finish the three tasks we agreed on. But... you should still make time to eat properly."

Hearing him, Chloe paused. She looked up and met his steady, knowing gaze. She took a slow breath, adjusted how she was sitting, and finally began to eat—this time, without rushing.