Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 247

Chapter 247: Chapter 247 The Apology She Refused to Hide Behind

Rose knew very well that, to carve out a place for herself in society, it was often better to let things slide. Being generous and magnanimous would make life easier and relationships smoother.

But she simply wasn’t willing.

After all, every word Oliver had said and every action he had taken in the past had hurt her to some degree.

She refused to minimize that pain.

Especially during the period when she had first begun the divorce process with Ryan.

The favoritism those so-called friends showed Samantha, along with the barbed remarks they directed at her, had caused genuine, tangible pain.

So Rose looked directly at Oliver.

“You need to admit what you did wrong.”

For a spoiled rich heir like Oliver, that was no easy task.

But that was Oliver’s problem.

Oliver met Rose’s calm yet unwavering gaze.

His throat tightened.

A wave of shame washed over him.

What hurt him wasn’t the act of apologizing itself, but the realization of just how foolish he had been.

The old man hadn’t expected there to be an actual grievance between them.

He slammed his hand on the table.

“Speak!”

Cold sweat appeared on Oliver’s temples.

Looking at Rose and recalling the past, his face pale, he finally forced the words out.

“...I didn’t know the truth. I’m sorry.”

At the same time, the anger of having been manipulated surged within him.

As soon as the words left his mouth, he turned and stormed out, his expression dark.

He had made a complete fool of himself.

And Samantha was the one responsible.

By now, he was almost certain that Samantha had been misleading and using him all along.

When he thought about it carefully, every loss he had suffered recently—losing tens of millions of dollars, being demoted and exiled to a branch office, and enduring one setback after another—had all stemmed from Samantha.

Before making the investment, he had sought Ryan’s advice.

Ryan had told him only one thing.

“It depends on your mindset. Are you investing as a businessman seeking profit, or are you repaying a debt of gratitude?”

At the time, Oliver thought the answer was ambiguous.

He had asked Ryan to explain further.

But Ryan had simply said: “If you trust her abilities, there is essentially no difference between the two.”

Back then, Oliver had believed Samantha was genuinely capable.

Supporting her financially would both repay her kindness and earn him a return.

He never expected to fall so hard.

He had even lost his standing within the family.

Oliver strode out with a grim expression.

At the corner, he ran into Ryan.

Ryan looked at him coldly. “What happened?”

Oliver thought of Samantha.

He looked at Ryan and took a deep breath.

*****

When Ryan returned to the private room, Rose didn’t even turn around.

The old man asked, “Where’s that brat?”

Ryan took his seat, his expression unreadable. “I don’t know.”

The old man decided not to dwell on it, though he felt even more guilty toward Rose.

The fish was served.

Rose tasted it carefully and thanked Mathew for his hospitality.

Although the old man wasn’t entirely sure what had happened, he still said to Rose,

“No matter what Oliver did, consider this two favors that Grandpa owes you. If you ever need anything, come to me anytime.”

Rose thanked him.

As they were preparing to leave, it began raining again.

Mathew glanced at Ryan, who was replying to emails, and said directly, “Ryan, take Miss Bennett home. She took a taxi here, and there aren’t any cars available at the restaurant right now. It would be convenient for you to give her a ride.”

Ryan seemed to hesitate briefly before nodding.

“That’s fine.”

Considering how long it would take to drive down the mountain and return to the city, Rose instinctively refused.

“No need. I’ll call—”

“Get in.”

Ryan had already walked to the car, opened the passenger door, and turned to look at her.

Rose’s words stopped abruptly.

She met his dark eyes, which seemed covered by a layer of ice.

The old man continued urging them.

“Go on. The rain’s getting heavier, and the roads will only become more dangerous.”

Rose pressed her lips together.

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