Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 286

Chapter 286: Chapter 286 The Robinson Family’s Stand

Seeing this, Grace frowned.

She felt Samantha’s behavior was inappropriate.

Rose had no choice but to step aside.

Of course, she knew Samantha had done it on purpose.

Still, she couldn’t be bothered to make a scene over something so trivial.

Without sparing the two of them another glance, she walked inside and gave Grace a polite nod.

"Dr. Grace, I’m sorry I’m late."

Grace waved her hand dismissively.

"You’re not late. Please, have a seat."

Rose glanced around the room.

Her eyes met those of an unfamiliar elegant woman.

The woman greeted her with a gentle smile.

Rose paused, immediately realizing who she was.

She simply nodded in return. It wasn’t cold, but it wasn’t especially warm either.

Derick also looked at Rose. For some reason, his gaze lingered on her face for a few extra seconds.

Rose didn’t notice.

She found a seat near the edge of the large round table—a neutral spot. The table could comfortably seat more than twenty people, allowing each group to keep a respectful distance according to their own "camp."

She deliberately chose the most inconspicuous seat.

James was seated three chairs away.

Across the room...

Ryan lowered his eyes to Samantha’s hand wrapped around his arm.

"Let’s take our seats first."

Samantha immediately pointed toward the seats she and Daisy had chosen.

"Come sit with me..."

"The focus today is the engagement between the Taylor and Robinson families," Ryan said evenly.

Samantha instantly understood what he meant.

This wasn’t the time for them to put their relationship on public display.

The larger issue came first.

Suppressing her disappointment, she reluctantly let go of his arm.

Ryan walked over to greet Grace.

He also nodded politely to Derick and Victoria Morgan.

Grace had complicated feelings toward Ryan.

She knew he was one of the most outstanding young men of his generation. His ability, judgment, and political instincts surpassed even many of his elders. He carried himself with quiet confidence, never arrogant in success or discouraged by setbacks.

But...

When it came to relationships, he was far too unfaithful.

She simply acknowledged him with a calm nod.

Ryan didn’t seem bothered.

He walked directly over to James.

Then...

He took the seat beside James.

Right next to Rose.

Samantha’s expression changed instantly.

Even Rose frowned and turned to him in confusion.

James leaned over and asked quietly, "Why are you sitting here?"

Ryan leaned back in his chair, speaking in his usual calm tone.

"Rose and I aren’t the focus today, so this is the most appropriate place for us."

James was surprised.

The seating arrangement made Ryan and Rose look like a couple.

Still, Ryan’s explanation made sense.

Even Rose couldn’t find a reason to object.

She decided to ignore him.

Before long, Trevor and Julia arrived.

Julia represented the Robinson family.

The moment she entered, she spotted Rose.

She glanced briefly at Ryan sitting beside her before smiling and waving at Rose.

Trevor’s gaze also swept across the room.

It lingered on Rose for only a moment.

At that moment, Derick, who had remained silent until now, stood and gestured politely.

"Mrs. Robinson, Mr. Robinson, please have a seat."

The seats he indicated were near Samantha’s side of the table, quite a distance from Rose.

Julia understood that today’s meeting was about important family matters.

Without making a fuss, she led Trevor over.

The large round table naturally divided into four separate groups.

Victoria spoke first, her voice soft and graceful.

"Although the DNA test hasn’t been completed yet, Mrs. Hill, we did know each other years ago. If you truly raised the Taylor family’s daughter all these years, then you’ve been a great help to our family."

Daisy forced a slight smile.

"It was nothing."

As she spoke, she looked toward Derick and smiled warmly.

"Mr. Taylor... it’s been a long time."

Derick barely remembered Daisy.

He simply nodded politely.

Rose watched quietly before giving Daisy another look.

Given Daisy’s age...

Was that excitement she saw in her eyes?

Meanwhile, Victoria seemed completely unaware.

She continued pouring tea for Grace and attentively taking care of her.

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