Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 379

Chapter 379: Chapter 379 A Love Worth the Price

Rose stared at Trevor in disbelief.

She had assumed he had come to the bidding simply because he didn’t want to make a major decision behind her back. She’d thought he wanted her to know exactly what was happening.

She never imagined he would actually withdraw.

Ryan’s expression barely changed, though his eyes turned noticeably colder.

After a brief pause, he asked, “What exactly are you saying, Chairman Robinson?”

Trevor met his gaze.

“I’d say you underestimated how I feel about Rose.”

His voice remained calm, but there was no hesitation in it.

“You assumed I wouldn’t be willing to go this far because you never believed my feelings for her were genuine.”

He paused, then looked directly at Ryan.

“I care about Rose more deeply than you could ever imagine.”

The words were meant for Ryan, but Rose heard every one of them.

The noise of the auction continued around them, yet the small space occupied by the three of them seemed strangely quiet.

Ryan sat beneath the muted ballroom lights, his face partially shadowed.

He didn’t respond immediately.

He cares about her.

He’s serious about her.

He’s willing to give up the West Road property for her.

Trevor had just made his feelings unmistakably clear.

After a long silence, Ryan’s lips curved into a faint, humorless smile.

“Mr. Robinson, you haven’t officially taken over the Robinson family yet, and you’ve already convinced them to let you throw away an opportunity like this?”

Trevor didn’t flinch.

“That’s my problem.”

His gaze remained steady.

“All you need to know is how I feel about Rose.”

Ryan’s fingers stopped moving over the lighter.

For the first time, he studied Trevor with something close to genuine scrutiny.

The West Road property wasn’t an ordinary piece of land.

Years ago, companies had fought viciously over it. Its location made it one of the most valuable development sites in the area, and countless major corporations had been waiting for an opportunity like this.

Given the Robinson family’s influence and resources, Trevor had been one of the strongest contenders.

Yet he’d just walked away.

For her.

Rose remained speechless.

Trevor turned toward her.

“I told you not to worry about this.”

His voice softened.

“I brought you here because this is a rare opportunity. You work in medicine, and there are plenty of people here who could be useful contacts for you. Meeting them can only help.”

Rose stared at him.

“Is that really the only reason?”

Trevor nodded.

“Of course. If there’s anyone you’d like to meet, I’ll introduce you.”

Rose didn’t know what to say.

She had expected a battle between Trevor and Ryan.

Instead, Trevor had simply surrendered.

And somehow, that made her feel even more burdened.

“But what about your family?” she asked quietly. “Won’t they object?”

Trevor shook his head.

“I’ll deal with it.”

He clearly had no intention of explaining himself any further to Ryan.

He rose from his seat. “The auction is their business now. Come on. I’ll show you around.”

Ryan lowered his eyes.

His thumb slowly rubbed over the lighter in his hand.

He didn’t look up.

Rose understood.

The remaining bidders were about to begin competing in earnest. Since Trevor had withdrawn, there was no reason for him to stay.

She hesitated before standing.

Her gaze drifted toward Ryan.

There was a complicated mixture of emotions in her eyes.

She had been furious with him for using her as leverage.

Part of her anger came from his ruthlessness. But another part came from the fear that his actions would make the Robinson family reconsider their relationship with her.

Who would willingly marry into a family surrounded by one problem after another?

She had worried that Trevor and his family might eventually decide she wasn’t worth the trouble.

Yet now Trevor had proven otherwise.

Rose almost wanted to tell Ryan that he hadn’t succeeded in driving Trevor away.

Unfortunately, that didn’t change the fact that she now owed Trevor even more.

Some debts couldn’t be repaid with a simple thank-you.

She looked at Ryan.

“Ryan, are you satisfied now?”

There was a trace of resentment in her voice.

Only then did Ryan raise his eyes.

His gaze was sharp and unreadable.

Rose didn’t wait for an answer.

She turned and walked away with Trevor.

Ryan watched her leave.

He kept his eyes on her until she disappeared into the crowd.

Only then did he turn back toward the auction floor.

His expression had become completely cold.

The bidding event attracted companies from across the country, and the turnout was enormous. With so many influential figures gathered in one place, the organizers had naturally arranged an evening event for everyone to socialize.

Officially, it was a business banquet.

In reality, it was an excuse to relax, network and celebrate.

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