Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 206

Chapter 206: Chapter 206 The Bennett Family’s Hidden Wounds

Because of Samantha’s medical malpractice incident, the antique exhibition had been organized in a rush. Fortunately, with Ryan’s help, everything had proceeded smoothly.

Diana accompanied Rose to the antique shop.

It was a small, standalone building with three floors. The property had been passed down through generations of the Bennett family, including the building itself.

By the time Rose arrived, the parking lot was already filled with luxury cars.

It had been many years since she had last set foot there.

Back then, Logan and Daisy had managed the antique shop, and they had never allowed her to come inside or even take a proper look around.

It had clearly been the Bennett family’s property.

Now, the only reason she could enter was because of an invitation—a provocation and a so-called "gesture of goodwill" from the Hill family.

“Does Ryan have no heart?” Diana said angrily as she looked at the bustling scene. “Isn’t this just rubbing salt in your wounds?”

Everyone present today had come specifically because of Ryan.

They had deliberately made the event into a grand spectacle.

Rose said nothing and simply led Diana toward the entrance.

However, just as it was their turn to enter, Daisy happened to walk out.

The moment she saw Rose, she walked right past her and greeted the people standing behind them instead.

“Mr. David, it’s been a long time. This way, please.”

As she passed Rose, Daisy smiled and said, “Quite a few important guests are here today. You’ll have to wait a little longer and let them go in first.”

“You expect us to stand here and wait?” Diana laughed coldly.

“Isn’t this deliberately making things difficult?”

They had sent the invitation themselves, yet now they were putting on airs.

Not to mention, this antique shop belonged to the Bennett family—it was Rose’s.

Rose had returned to her own home, yet she wasn’t even allowed inside.

Daisy was in an exceptionally good mood.

She ignored Diana’s attitude and said to Rose, “Miss, waiting a little longer won’t hurt. If I hadn’t sent you an invitation, you wouldn’t even have had the chance to come back.”

With that, she turned and walked inside.

Rose did not get angry.

She had come today partly to revisit the place where she had spent most of her childhood and partly because she feared that this so-called charity event would result in some of the Bennett family’s most precious antiques being sold.

“You’re here already?”

Samantha’s voice sounded behind her.

She arrived arm in arm with Ryan, immediately attracting everyone’s attention.

Samantha no longer looked as distressed as she had a few days earlier. Clearly, the idea of using a charity event to repair her reputation had restored much of her confidence.

“Come inside,” Samantha said with a pleasant smile. “Do you have an invitation? If not, you can simply come in with Ryan and me. No one will ask to see one.”

Her gracious and welcoming demeanor stirred a complicated feeling in Rose’s chest, mixed with a trace of sarcasm.

The way Samantha spoke made it sound as though she were the owner of the antique shop.

Then Rose remembered.

Ryan had originally purchased the antique shop from Logan and had promised to transfer it to her later. But before the transfer could happen, circumstances had changed.

If Samantha married Ryan, the property could eventually become part of their marital assets.

For the first time, uncertainty crept into Rose’s heart.

What if Ryan changed his mind and refused to transfer the antique shop to her?

After all, he was capable of doing almost anything for Samantha.

She looked at Ryan.

He was glancing at his phone, but when he sensed her gaze, he looked up.

His eyes were calm and unreadable, like a deep, dark pool that concealed every possible outcome.

A chill ran through Rose.

With Ryan and Samantha leading the way, everyone entered the building smoothly.

Rose’s hands and feet felt ice-cold as she looked around at the familiar surroundings.

When she was a child, before everything had happened, she would come here every day after school to do her homework. Her mother and grandfather would watch over her, reminding her not to run around or touch the fragile antiques.

She had spent most of her childhood here.

And now...

Rose looked toward Ryan and Samantha, who had already become the center of attention.

With a radiant smile, Samantha addressed the crowd.

“Today, our family plans to auction fifteen antique pieces. All proceeds will be used to establish a charitable foundation to help children who cannot afford medical treatment. We hope everyone will support us.”

Rose pressed her lips together.

She had guessed correctly.

They truly intended to sell the Bennett family’s antiques.

They planned to use the Bennett family’s treasures to repair Samantha’s reputation so that this medical malpractice incident would not destroy her career.

“Why are they selling the Bennett family’s antiques to restore Samantha’s reputation?” Diana said angrily. “Those were all left to you by your grandfather!”

She looked ready to rush onto the stage and stop the auction herself.

The Hill family had even invited Rose to witness it all in person.

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