Chapter 6 - THE SHOCKING RECOGNITION
The rear door of the Rolls-Royce swung open outward, shielding the interior from the pouring rain with an umbrella.
Arthur stepped out onto the wet cobblestone driveway, his tall, commanding presence instantly dominating the entire courtyard.
Julian’s color drained instantly from his face as he recognized the billionaire patriarch of the rival Vance holdings.
"Mr... Mr. Vance? What are you doing here?" Julian stammered, stepping back with a sudden wave of panic.
Vanessa’s royal blue metallic dress rustled as she stumbled backward, her arrogant smirk vanishing into pure terror.
Arthur ignored them completely, walking past the couple as if they were nothing more than dust on the pavement.
He knelt down beside Chloe, his expensive Italian leather shoes sinking slightly into the wet gravel.
With infinite gentleness, Arthur wrapped his heavy cashmere overcoat around his drenched daughter's shivering shoulders.
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"You're safe now, Chloe. Let's go home," Arthur whispered softly, helping her rise gracefully to her feet.
Chloe stood tall, her champagne gold gown dripping water, but her eyes burning with an intense, unearthly light.
