Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 285

Chapter 285: Chapter 285 Hidden Agendas

Rose had no need for Ryan’s poorly timed display of concern.

Things like this had happened from time to time during their marriage.

Back then, she had looked at everything through rose-colored glasses, convincing herself it was love.

She wouldn’t make that mistake again.

Some men were experts at putting on a convincing facade.

Ryan was exactly that kind of man.

He wore the mask of a gentleman while hiding a heart that was cold and inaccessible beneath it.

He could watch someone fall into the abyss because of his so-called kindness without batting an eye.

To him, it was probably no different than watching a clown perform.

So she rejected him without hesitation.

Ryan had little appetite and barely touched the rest of his meal.

He simply glanced at the small bowl Rose had pushed back toward him as though it had been tossed aside like something unwanted.

Without reacting, he picked up his cutlery and quietly ate the fish himself.

Rose simply served herself another piece.

Derick happened to notice that she reached for the same few dishes several times.

His gaze settled on her.

Watching the young woman eat quietly and gracefully, her delicate profile illuminated by the light, he found himself strangely drawn to her.

"The dishes you like remind me of an old friend."

Rose hadn’t expected Derick to suddenly speak to her.

The others were equally surprised.

No one else had been paying attention to what she was eating.

They all looked at Derick curiously.

Victoria smiled.

"Who are you talking about?"

Derick paused for a moment.

In the end, he said nothing.

Rose had no intention of asking further.

Daisy noticed that Derick’s attention remained fixed on Rose.

A trace of coldness flashed across her face as she shot Rose a subtle glare.

As the lunch came to an end, Trevor pushed back his chair and stood.

Without the slightest hesitation, he walked straight toward Rose.

Ignoring Ryan, who was still seated beside her, Trevor said, "I’ll take you home."

There was no attempt to hide the intimacy in his words.

Rose didn’t refuse.

"Okay."

Julia, who was in an especially good mood, also walked over.

"Rose, now that everything has been settled today, our families will only be business partners from now on."

"So go ahead and continue planning your wedding with Trevor."

"Don’t worry. We’ll make sure everything is perfect. People will only envy you."

Like mother, like son.

Neither of them made any effort to avoid Ryan, who was still nearby.

They openly discussed Rose’s upcoming wedding right in front of him.

Ryan merely glanced at them.

His expression never changed.

At that moment, Samantha walked over.

Standing behind Ryan’s chair, she rested a hand casually on the backrest before looking coldly at Rose.

"Ryan, let’s go."

Rose couldn’t have cared less.

Just then, Derick spoke.

"Everyone, in three days my mother will celebrate her eighty-first birthday in Washington."

"I’d like to formally invite all of you to attend."

Grace suddenly remembered the occasion herself.

She immediately turned toward Rose.

"Rose, you must come."

"I was actually planning to invite you privately."

"Will you be available?"

Rose knew Grace had always treated her kindly.

Naturally, she wouldn’t refuse.

"Of course. I’ll be there."

Grace smiled with satisfaction.

"Then I’ll see you in Washington."

Derick added, "As for the DNA test, let’s schedule it after my mother’s birthday celebration."

"No matter what the results are, they shouldn’t affect the event."

If the results were good, the family would have two reasons to celebrate.

If not...

It would only cast a shadow over the birthday festivities.

Daisy immediately walked over to Derick with a smile.

"I think that’s the best arrangement."

"I’ll accompany Samantha."

"See you in Washington."

Derick nodded politely.

Victoria’s gentle smile never changed.

She glanced briefly at Daisy but said nothing.

Ryan didn’t linger.

After exchanging brief farewells with everyone, he left the private dining room with Samantha following behind him.

Throughout the entire time...

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