Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24: Chapter 24 Public Humiliation

Samantha was surprised that Oliver would go out of his way to help her like this.

Especially in a setting like this.

It was effectively cementing her status.

A faint blush crept onto her cheeks.

She looked up at Ryan, who was sitting right beside her. “Ryan, don’t listen to Oliver’s off-the-cuff jokes. There are so many people here.”

The atmosphere instantly heated up.

“Cross-arm toast!”

“A toast!”

“A wine kiss!”

The cheers rose and fell in waves.

Ryan rested his elbows on his knees, his long fingers holding a wine glass as he swirled it slowly. “The star of the show today is Oliver.”

Oliver clinked glasses with him. “So what if I’m the guest of honor? What matters most is our friendship.”

Everyone in the circle present today was someone with whom he had a close personal relationship.

Although everyone knew the rumors from years ago about Ryan’s early marriage, no one found anything amiss with the current situation.

In high-society marriages, harmony is often merely superficial.

Who doesn’t have affairs behind closed doors?

Who doesn’t have a confidante?

Oliver cast a meaningful glance toward the corner.

Samantha had saved his grandfather, so he owed her a huge favor. If Rose could see the reality of the situation, realize how insignificant she was to Ryan, and back off, that would be the best outcome.

The tension reached its peak.

Rose was forced to watch this absurd farce unfold right before her eyes.

The crowd was thick.

She could barely make out what was happening on Ryan’s side.

She truly never expected things to become this ridiculous.

Rose turned her back, but the atmosphere behind her remained as frenetic as ever.

She was the only one who didn’t belong here.

She downed the wine in her glass in one gulp, set it down, and headed for the exit.

“Rose, wait.”

Samantha caught up with her.

Rose turned around. Samantha had stepped away from the crowd and was standing right in front of her.

She didn’t know whether Ryan and Samantha had actually shared a drink or exchanged a kiss.

But...

The lip gloss at the corner of Samantha’s mouth was slightly smudged.

It was a clear sign.

They had kissed.

Samantha maintained her usual grace, smiling at her. “I remember you used to study photography. Why don’t you take a group photo for us?”

“Take a group photo, and then a photo of Ryan and me. I don’t trust anyone else to do it.”

“Sure.” Rose’s expression remained largely unchanged. “One hundred thousand dollars per photo. How would you like to pay?”

The smile on Samantha’s lips faded slightly. “If you’re that short on cash, I can ask Ryan to lend you some.”

As she spoke, she lifted her wrist slightly.

A diamond bracelet gleamed there.

“Ryan won another diamond bracelet like this for me at the auction last night. He’s generous. If you ask, he won’t refuse you.”

Rose stared at the bracelet.

No wonder Ryan had given her the heirloom pendant.

It was because he had compensated Samantha with something even more valuable.

He really didn’t let Samantha lose out in the slightest.

He exchanged the warm jade to ensure Samantha wouldn’t be harassed by the Knight family, then gave her additional gifts to make her happy.

What a grand extramarital affair.

Although Rose wasn’t surprised, she couldn’t say her feelings weren’t affected.

She smiled. “Thank you for telling me how my husband spends money on you. I’ll reclaim the marital assets as soon as possible. Oh, right—you still have a few shows to film, don’t you? Pay me back quickly, or it won’t look good if I have to ask for it on air.”

The prenuptial agreement she had signed with Ryan back then had been arranged by the late Chairman Knight.

Only the three of them knew about it.

Although she had no way of controlling how Ryan spent his money, she could still use it to intimidate Samantha.

The smile in Samantha’s eyes vanished completely.

“Rose, you can’t force matters of the heart. If you’re not loved, then you’re the one standing in the way. By stepping aside and making room for others, you’d at least be doing something good.”

“Then go ahead and make it a law,” Rose replied calmly.

Samantha frowned.

She hadn’t expected Rose to be so stubborn.

Seeing that Rose was about to leave, Samantha took a few steps forward. Her heels were too high, and she suddenly lost her balance on the carpet.

The wine glass in her hand tipped over, spilling red wine across her chest.

She fell to the floor.

The commotion immediately drew attention from nearby guests.

“Why did Miss Hill fall?”

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