Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 411

Chapter 411: Chapter 411 A Name in the Spotlight

Rose met Ryan’s calm, unreadable gaze.

A faint flush of embarrassment crept across her cheeks.

He had seen it coming.

He’d known the Robinson family would eventually make the same choice.

Julia’s voice continued through the phone.

"Rose, I know this isn’t easy for you. The people spreading these rumors are the ones who should be blamed. You’ve done nothing wrong, and I know that."

She sighed.

"But when you’re dealing with a family and a company this large, you can’t make decisions based purely on emotion. We have to think about the bigger picture."

Rose remained silent.

"Trevor refuses to back down," Julia continued. "He won’t listen to anyone. That’s why I’m coming to you instead."

Her voice softened.

"Could you please be the one to ask him to postpone the wedding?"

Rose’s fingers tightened around her phone.

"If you agree, I’ll compensate you however you want. I know this situation has put you through a lot, and I won’t pretend otherwise. The Robinson family has put you in a difficult position."

Rose understood.

Julia wasn’t being cruel.

She was being practical.

As the person overseeing the Robinson family’s business affairs, Julia knew exactly what this scandal could cost them.

Their stock could take a hit.

The company’s reputation could suffer.

Their brand could be damaged.

There was no way Rose could criticize her for considering those things.

But once again, when the Robinson family had to choose between her and their own interests, she had been the one pushed aside.

Even if it was only temporary.

"Okay," Rose said.

Her voice was calm.

Almost emotionless.

Julia hesitated.

"Rose... If you’re angry at anyone, be angry at me. Trevor really is sincere about you."

"I know."

Rose looked down at the floor.

"We’re not family yet. I’m not exactly going to come before the Robinson family’s interests."

"Rose—"

"I have to get back to work, Aunt Julia. We’ll talk another time."

She ended the call before Julia could say anything else.

For a moment, Rose simply stood there.

Her chest felt strangely hollow.

So, this was how fragile relationships really were.

Julia had always treated her well. She’d been direct, generous, and decisive. More than once, she’d even defended Rose when others hadn’t.

But none of that meant she would choose Rose when the cost became too high.

A voice beside her broke the silence.

"Don’t expect too much from anyone."

Ryan was still sitting exactly where he’d been.

He tilted his head slightly, studying her.

"Rose, you need to take control of your own life."

Rose lowered her eyes.

He was right.

Trevor might be determined to marry her, but one person couldn’t fight an entire family.

The Robinson family was enormous, with influence spread across several branches and interests extending throughout a massive business empire.

Once the family decided something was too risky, Trevor’s opinion alone wouldn’t be enough to stop them.

And sure enough, when they couldn’t convince Trevor, they’d gone directly to Rose.

Ryan’s eyes darkened.

Something inside him seemed to settle into place.

A decision he’d been struggling with suddenly had a reason.

Rose glanced at him.

"So, are you enjoying this?"

Her voice was flat.

Ryan looked at her.

"Do I look like I’m laughing?"

"How would I know?" Rose replied. "Maybe you’re laughing on the inside."

After all, he’d predicted exactly what would happen.

Watching his ex-wife get quietly abandoned by her future in-laws probably wasn’t the worst thing that could happen to him.

Maybe he was enjoying seeing her finally get what he thought she deserved.

Maybe he was secretly pleased to watch her stumble.

Ryan’s expression changed.

"So that’s what you think of me."

He stood.

"I need to talk to the university administration. If you don’t mind, wait here."

"Can’t I come with you?"

"You’ll find out soon enough."

He waved her off and headed toward the administrative offices.

Rose watched him disappear through the doors.

Her thoughts were a mess, and honestly, she didn’t have the energy to follow him.

She had just agreed to Julia’s request.

Now she had to keep her word.

She pulled out her phone.

After staring at the screen for several seconds, she finally opened Trevor’s messages.

Her fingers moved.

Rose: [We should postpone the wedding for now.]

A second message followed.

Rose: [I’m in the same position you are. I don’t want to drag you or the Robinson family into this. Once everything is resolved, we’ll sit down and talk about the wedding properly.]

She sent the messages.

Then she let out a long breath.

Even now, she hadn’t had the luxury of thinking about marriage as a way to secure Ariel’s future.

Ariel was already being dragged into the rumors.

People were already calling her an illegitimate child.

Rose couldn’t make that situation any worse.

Trevor replied almost immediately.

Trevor: [Where are you?]

Rose: [NYU.]

Trevor: [I’m coming. Wait for me.]

Rose frowned.

She started typing a refusal.

Before she could send it, Trevor stopped responding.

He was already on his way.

There was no point avoiding the conversation. Sooner or later, they would have to face this together.

As for Ryan...

Rose still had no idea what he was planning to accomplish with the university administration.

And yet, strangely, the anxiety that had been tightening her chest all morning had begun to ease.

She didn’t know why.

Maybe it was because Ryan had stepped in without asking anything from her.

Maybe it was because, no matter how complicated their relationship had become, she trusted him when it came to handling a crisis.

Rose rubbed the bridge of her nose.

It was frustrating.

Their marriage had ended badly.

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