Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 308

Chapter 308: Chapter 308 Samantha’s show off

Half an hour later...

Rose arrived at The Hudson Club, one of Manhattan’s most exclusive private restaurants.

A hostess escorted her toward the private dining suite.

The moment the door opened, several executives immediately stood.

"Professor Bennett."

"Congratulations on the North American launch."

President Morgan crossed the room first, offering a firm handshake.

Rose smiled graciously.

"Thank you."

"I’m looking forward to working together."

"Please."

He gestured toward the head of the table.

"We’ve been waiting."

As everyone settled into their seats, the atmosphere remained relaxed.

Several executives congratulated Rose on Horizon Medical’s recent success.

Others eagerly discussed future cooperation.

Before long, Morgan cleared his throat.

"There is one more attendee."

Rose looked up.

"Another shareholder?"

"Yes."

"He owns... or rather, she owns... a significant minority stake in Sky High."

"I felt it was appropriate to invite her."

Rose understood immediately.

"Of course."

"Anyone with a major investment deserves a seat at the table."

Morgan visibly relaxed.

He had worried the two women might refuse to meet.

Instead, Rose appeared completely professional.

Just then...

The private dining room door opened once again.

High heels clicked softly across the marble floor.

Every conversation stopped.

Samantha Hill stepped inside.

She greeted the executives with practiced elegance.

"Good evening, everyone."

Several people returned the greeting.

Then...

Her eyes found Rose.

The smile on Samantha’s face froze.

For the briefest instant...

Surprise.

Disbelief.

Then annoyance.

Rose sat quietly at the table, composed as ever.

Yet somehow...

That calmness irritated Samantha far more than open contempt ever could.

She had expected awkwardness.

Resentment.

Perhaps even jealousy.

Instead...

Rose behaved as though Samantha were no more significant than any other business partner in the room.

Samantha slowly took her seat across the table.

As she adjusted the folder in front of her, she couldn’t help stealing another glance at Rose.

Not a single injury was visible.

Not even a scratch.

After everything that had happened...

Rose looked composed.

Confident.

Untouched.

Samantha’s fingers tightened around her pen beneath the table.

"Miss Hill, why are you looking at me like that?"

Rose caught Samantha’s fleeting glance and asked the question directly.

Samantha hadn’t expected Rose to address her.

Instead of answering, she walked over, took her seat, and turned to Morgan.

"Where’s Caleb?" she asked. "Is he joining us today?"

She completely ignored Rose’s question.

Sensing the subtle tension between the two women, Morgan kept his expression neutral. His eyes moved briefly from Samantha to Rose before he replied casually,

"Mr. Byrne called earlier. He’s out of town on business and has entrusted today’s negotiations entirely to Ms. Bennett."

Samantha didn’t think much of it.

After all, she represented one of Sky High’s largest upstream investors.

Even if her influence wasn’t as significant as Morgan’s or the other senior executives’, she was still capable of making negotiations a little more difficult for Rose if she chose to.

*****

About halfway through dinner, Rose excused herself to answer a phone call.

It was Caleb checking on the progress of the negotiations.

As they spoke, Rose couldn’t help recalling Morgan’s attitude throughout the meeting.

Several times, Samantha had objected to Horizon Medical’s proposed terms.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify