Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 175

Chapter 175: Chapter 175 The Power Shift

Rose hadn’t expected it. She hadn’t even brought up the matter with Samantha yet, but Samantha was already coming at her with an air of arrogance.

That haughty attitude made it seem as though nothing had ever happened.

Rose knew exactly what Samantha was thinking.

She was convinced that the details of the Knight family’s anniversary celebration weren’t known to ordinary employees. Only the senior executives who had attended knew Samantha was the mistress. That was why she was still taking advantage of the information gap and acting so high and mighty.

"Just call downstairs directly."

Samantha seemed impatient. She glanced at her watch, clearly displeased that Rose had shown up.

After that day, Aster hadn’t come after her, and Leo hadn’t pressed the issue, either.

No serious consequences had followed.

That made Samantha realize that after Oliver had driven her home that day, Ryan must have stepped in and resolved the problem for her.

Even if Rose remained determined to drag her down from her pedestal, it would be pointless.

Although the Patent Office had notified her that the matter was still under investigation, if it was confirmed that she had maliciously registered the patent and plagiarized someone else’s work, all her patent rights would be revoked.

But she wasn’t worried.

She had already looked into it.

Aster had never registered the patent.

There was no evidence that Aster had filed first, which meant the patent rights would ultimately remain hers. When the time came, she could simply claim it had all been a misunderstanding or a clerical mix-up. Add a few conspiracy theories, and the public would believe her.

"But..." someone beside her said hesitantly, sounding doubtful. "Don’t we need keycard access to reach our floor? Aren’t they guests of Mr. William and his team?"

Ever since the R&D department had moved in, the floor housed a great deal of confidential information.

Unauthorized visitors weren’t allowed.

It wasn’t a place just anyone could enter.

Rose stood with her arms crossed, watching the scene unfold. A faint smile played on her lips.

She was curious to see just how far Samantha would take this.

Samantha frowned slightly.

Of course she knew.

Mr. William had been present that day and had seen Ryan acknowledge Rose as Mrs. Knight.

The reason Samantha wanted Rose gone was precisely to prevent Mr. William from learning she had come. If he began treating Rose differently afterward, it might expose her identity. Then Rose could use that status to flaunt her position throughout the company.

How would Samantha maintain her standing then?

She wouldn’t allow Rose to outshine her.

"Mr. William is in a meeting. Ryan said there are certain matters I can decide myself."

Samantha invoked Ryan’s name, her eyes brimming with unconcealed sweetness.

Looking at Rose, she said casually, "Sorry, but my R&D team is located here. These are core trade secrets. Outsiders are strictly prohibited from entering. Are you leaving now, or would you like to wait for security to escort you out?"

Samantha graciously offered Rose a choice.

Rose remained calm.

"Do I need your permission to be here?" she asked.

Samantha frowned.

Her instincts told her Rose was up to something.

Maintaining a businesslike tone, she said, "Can you not understand plain English? This is a high-security area containing trade secrets. What exactly are you trying to do?"

"If you’re so incompetent that you have to steal other people’s data, what trade secrets could you possibly have worth bragging about?"

Rose’s words were as sharp as ever, cutting straight to the heart of the matter.

Samantha’s expression darkened.

Ignoring her reaction, Rose turned to the secretary from the General Manager’s Office who had accompanied them.

"Why is the R&D department on this floor?"

Knowing that Rose had been invited by Mr. William, the secretary didn’t dare show any disrespect.

"It’s because... President Knight used to stop by occasionally, and his office is on this floor. Miss Hill wanted to spend more time with him, so President Knight granted special permission for the R&D department to move up here."

The secretary’s explanation made Samantha’s lips curl into a smile.

She shot Rose an amused look.

"Ryan always grants my requests. As an outsider, you really shouldn’t be interfering in New Hope’s internal decisions."

She was pleased that Rose had heard it.

In the end, wasn’t Rose left with no choice but to pretend she knew nothing?

Rose let out a short laugh, finding the situation absurd.

Company regulations had been altered on a whim just so Samantha and her team could bypass protocol and relocate to this floor.

No wonder Samantha behaved so arrogantly at New Hope.

With Ryan indulging her so openly, who in the company wouldn’t cater to her?

Rose paid no attention.

She turned and headed toward the office.

Seeing Rose act as though New Hope belonged to her, Samantha felt a surge of anger.

She stepped forward and grabbed Rose’s wrist.

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