Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 100

Chapter 100: Chapter 100 The Evidence That Turns the Tables

Rose didn’t bother checking whether Ryan had left.

He probably had.

After all, Samantha had dressed up so carefully. They were most likely spending a romantic evening together.

Rose had no intention of going back outside.

She was already sick and didn’t have the energy to deal with any more drama.

Using the landline, she called Caleb’s room and told him not to make any birthday plans for her.

She intended to stay in and rest.

Only then did Caleb realize she was ill.

After reassuring him that she was fine, Rose asked him to let Jordan know that she had lost her phone.

After that, Jordan never came back to knock on her door.

Presumably, Caleb had managed to smooth things over.

For the first time all day, the night was peaceful.

Clutching the small rosewood pendant in her hand, Rose fell asleep with a smile on her face.

*****

The next morning, she woke up and walked out of the bedroom.

Her gaze immediately landed on the living room.

The bouquet of blue tulips and the tulip-themed birthday cake had been moved to the kitchen island, positioned where she would see them the moment she stepped out.

Most likely, the hotel’s guest relations manager had arranged it.

Perhaps they assumed she would want them.

Rose walked over and gently brushed her fingers across the petals.

Then, without hesitation, she picked up the bouquet and dropped it into the trash.

******

After heading downstairs, Rose went directly to the hotel’s swimming pool area and found the manager.

"Did anyone find a cell phone while cleaning the pool yesterday?"

A hotel of this caliber operated under strict procedures.

Its management standards were meticulous.

Even a pool that large was cleaned every day.

She had fallen into the water, and her phone had gone in with her.

The manager offered an apologetic smile.

"I’m sorry, but if a staff member finds a lost item, they’re required to report it immediately. Failure to do so results in disciplinary action. Since we haven’t received any reports, is it possible the phone was lost somewhere else?"

Rose frowned.

She was certain she wasn’t mistaken.

She distinctly remembered the phone falling into the pool.

Still, searching for it now would require a considerable amount of work.

After thinking it over, she decided to let it go.

Even if they found it, the phone would be completely water-damaged.

Repairing it would be expensive and time-consuming.

It would be easier to buy a new one.

The only thing that bothered her was the information stored inside.

The phone contained countless photos and videos of Ariel.

From her birth certificate to every stage of her childhood, Rose had carefully documented her growth over the years.

Fortunately, she treated those memories like treasures and had backed everything up.

As long as she logged into her account on a new device, she could recover it all.

Rose glanced once more at the spot where she had fallen into the pool.

Then she turned and walked away.

She didn’t pursue the matter any further.

She had barely taken a few steps when someone suddenly grabbed her wrist.

Turning around, she met Jordan’s cold, displeased gaze.

His handsome face still carried a trace of anger. "Rose, aren’t you going to give me an explanation?"

His grip tightened painfully around her wrist.

Rose frowned and tried to pull free, but she couldn’t match his strength. "I lost my phone. I had a fever yesterday and wasn’t feeling well, so I couldn’t contact you. If you don’t believe me, that’s your choice."

She didn’t owe Jordan anything.

And she certainly wasn’t going to beg for forgiveness.

Only then did Jordan take a proper look at her.

Her voice was still slightly hoarse.

Her complexion wasn’t great either.

Slowly, he frowned. "So Mr. Byrne wasn’t lying to me."

Caleb had already called to explain.

Jordan simply hadn’t believed him.

"What would I gain by lying to you?" Rose asked impatiently. "Would it make you invest more money?"

Then she looked down at his hand. "Let go."

Rose’s features weren’t actually gentle.

Her oval face was exquisitely beautiful, and her slightly upturned eyes were strikingly attractive.

Especially when she wasn’t smiling.

Without her dimples softening her appearance, she carried an unexpectedly imposing presence.

Jordan studied her expression.

Her blunt attitude.

And somehow, it made him smile.

Looking down at her reddened wrist, he felt a slight pang of guilt and finally released her.

"You went to the trouble of explaining things to me."

His tone was surprisingly relaxed. "I have no reason to stay angry."

In the past, Rose probably wouldn’t have explained anything at all.

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