Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Chapter 11 The Date Was All a Lie

James had come over with good intentions, hoping to offer her a few words of comfort.

Did Rose really not understand when someone was trying to help her?

He couldn’t help frowning.

At the same time, he felt that his decision to chase after her had been completely ridiculous.

It was as if he had been bewitched.

Rose didn’t spare another thought for James’s reaction.

After going downstairs, she arrived at the so-called VIP dining area.

But there was no one there.

The server who had previously informed her that her date was waiting hurried over again.

“Miss Bennett, I’m sorry. I was only following my manager’s instructions.”

Rose wasn’t foolish.

She immediately pieced everything together.

This so-called “date” had probably never existed.

Margaret had orchestrated the entire charade.

First, she had arranged for Rose to run into Ryan in the private suite.

Then, by inventing a nonexistent man, she had likely hoped to stir up a little jealousy.

Clearly, Margaret still hadn’t given up on trying to bring Rose and Ryan back together.

Unfortunately, she probably never imagined things would turn out this way.

The stage she had carefully prepared didn’t contain only Rose and Ryan.

It also contained Samantha—the woman Ryan had already chosen.

Rose turned to the server.

“It’s fine. You can get back to work.”

She had come tonight intending to clear things up anyway.

Since the mysterious date didn’t exist, it saved her the trouble.

Truthfully, she understood that Margaret’s efforts weren’t necessarily driven by affection.

The older woman was simply worried about what would happen to the Knight family if Rose and Ryan divorced.

After all, Ethan hadn’t committed a crime serious enough to destroy his future.

The family had already pulled strings behind the scenes.

He might be released sooner than expected.

Margaret was afraid that unexpected complications would arise.

But whatever plans the Knight family had made, Rose no longer cared.

Since she was already here, she certainly wasn’t going to leave hungry.

Life couldn’t revolve around emotions.

She needed to live for herself.

Who could survive an entire lifetime relying on something as fragile as love?

Rose ordered her favorite meal.

Then she sat down and ate quietly, taking one bite at a time.

She ignored the curious glances from the people passing by.

Perhaps they thought it was pathetic for a woman to dine alone in a place like this.

Rose disagreed.

For years, Ryan had spent most of his time overseas.

She had always been alone.

After finishing dinner, she headed downstairs to call for a ride.

Her car was an ordinary sedan she had purchased years ago.

At the time, she had wanted to prove to the Knight family that she wasn’t interested in their wealth or status.

Besides, she had never been someone who enjoyed extravagant spending.

The car had served her faithfully for many years.

Now, it was old enough to develop occasional mechanical problems.

Most of the time, it sat parked in the garage of the apartment building she rented.

People were much the same.

Time didn’t erase flaws.

Instead, it acted like a mirror, slowly revealing every crack and weakness until eventually, everything lost its former shine.

The night wind was merciless.

It stung her face like countless tiny needles.

Rose checked her ride-hailing app.

Just then—

Click.

The metallic snap of a lighter sounded beside her.

She turned her head.

Ryan stood several feet away.

At some point, he had appeared without her noticing.

His suit jacket was draped over one arm, as though the freezing wind had no effect on him.

The collar of his white dress shirt fluttered in the breeze.

His sharp jawline tilted slightly upward as he casually glanced in her direction.

Rose hadn’t expected to run into him again after dinner.

Even after seven years of marriage, standing alone together only a few feet apart still felt strangely unfamiliar.

Ryan seemed to be waiting for someone.

Or perhaps for a car.

He didn’t appear bothered by what had happened earlier.

Nor did he say anything.

Just as Rose assumed they would quietly go their separate ways, Ryan suddenly asked,

“Have you found a house yet?”

The question struck directly at her biggest source of guilt.

After all, she had used the house as an excuse to trick him into signing the agreement.

Ryan wasn’t someone who could easily be deceived.

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