Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 166

Chapter 166: Chapter 166 The Patent Thief

Worried that Rose might not understand, Oliver added, “Don’t try to claim the title of Mrs. Knight today. Let’s all save everyone some embarrassment.”

Rose’s lips tightened.

He was warning her not to reveal the truth and embarrass Samantha.

Today, Samantha was supposed to be the center of attention.

Understanding that Oliver was protecting her, Samantha covered her mouth and laughed softly.

“Oliver, I’m going to find Ryan now. It’s his birthday today, and I bought him a pair of custom-made cufflinks. I want him to wear them right away.”

Oliver immediately teased, “Then everyone will know exactly what kind of relationship you two have.”

Rose had no interest in listening to them. She glanced at the gift box in Samantha’s hand before turning and walking away.

Matching accessories at the Knight family celebration.

It seemed the two of them were truly heading toward marriage.

*****

When Samantha found Ryan, he was adjusting his tie.

She walked over with a bright smile.

“Ryan, I had a special gift made just for you—square-cut diamond cufflinks. Let me help you put them on.”

Ryan lowered his gaze.

His eyes settled on the necklace around Samantha’s neck.

It matched the cufflinks in her hand perfectly.

Her eyes were filled with anticipation, her smile sweet and affectionate.

He gestured toward his collar. “I’m already wearing a brooch.”

Samantha looked over.

Her brow furrowed involuntarily.

It was the same half-wing sapphire brooch he had worn when she ran into Rose before.

Which meant Rose was wearing the matching one again today.

A flicker of displeasure crossed her eyes.

Rose’s little schemes were becoming far too obvious.

“It’s fine. Just take it off. The cufflinks will look more stylish,” Samantha said casually as she reached out to help.

Before her hand could touch the brooch, a voice carrying a hint of amusement sounded from behind her.

“Ryan, your grandmother wants you to come speak with her.”

Samantha had no choice but to stop.

Ryan looked up and saw his father, Nicholas.

Despite Nicholas’s gentle appearance, Samantha had always been somewhat afraid of him. After all, he was Ryan’s father, and far less easygoing than he appeared.

Nicholas glanced at Samantha before speaking calmly.

“These cufflinks aren’t appropriate. Ryan doesn’t care for flashy accessories. You’ll need better judgment when choosing gifts next time.”

An awkward smile appeared on Samantha’s face.

She understood immediately.

Nicholas was making it clear that he did not approve of Ryan wearing matching cufflinks with her.

And yet the brooch on Ryan’s lapel was far more eye-catching.

“Mm. I understand,” Ryan replied casually.

The atmosphere between father and son wasn’t particularly warm.

Nicholas gave Ryan a meaningful look, a complicated emotion flashing briefly through his eyes.

Ryan simply nodded. “We’ll head over now.”

Samantha also sensed the tension. Although Nicholas appeared approachable, she still felt pressure in his presence.

Since she wasn’t allowed to give Ryan the cufflinks, she could only put them away for now.

It wasn’t that Ryan had refused.

The objection had come from the elders.

The two of them left the side hall together.

Just then, Rose arrived and happened to cross paths with them.

Her gaze immediately landed on Ryan’s brooch.

What a coincidence.

This was already the second time they had encountered each other in public while wearing matching jewelry.

Samantha noticed where Rose was looking and frowned slightly.

Instinctively, she slipped her arm through Ryan’s.

Ryan did not pull away.

Rose’s thoughts became crystal clear.

Ryan had always treated Samantha well, but on an occasion like this, his refusal to distance himself from his sister-in-law was an obvious attempt to publicly establish their relationship.

At an event of this scale, the Knight family had no choice but to preserve Samantha’s dignity.

After all, one woman was Ryan’s wife of seven years, while the other was his mistress.

The Knight family could publicly acknowledge only one of them.

And Ryan had forced them to choose Samantha.

The realization made Rose let out a silent, mocking laugh.

Ryan certainly knew how to scheme when it came to Samantha.

Someone approached from a distance to greet them.

Since Rose was standing in a narrow passageway, the person politely asked, “Excuse me, miss?”

Rose stepped aside immediately.

The gesture made Oliver, who had just walked up behind her, burst into laughter for no apparent reason.

Samantha glanced at him knowingly and feigned confusion.

“What are you laughing at?”

Oliver clicked his tongue. “I just think it’s pretty embarrassing. Slipping away like that.”

Samantha said nothing.

But she knew exactly what he meant.

No one knew Rose’s identity. To everyone here, she was an insignificant bystander.

Meanwhile, Samantha was the object of envy and admiration.

Ryan merely cast a slow glance at Rose’s retreating figure before turning to greet other guests.

Oliver stepped forward. “If she came here today, she should’ve expected this. She probably thought she could use this opportunity to make her relationship with Ryan public.”

A trace of contempt flashed across Samantha’s eyes.

Rose’s plan was doomed from the start.

Ryan didn’t respond. Instead, he tilted his head slightly.

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