Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 420

Chapter 420: Chapter 420 The Wedding

The moment Charlotte saw Ryan, her eyes stayed on him for several seconds.

Then she walked straight past Liam.

Ryan’s car had barely come to a stop before people began turning to look.

The rumors surrounding Ryan, Rose, and the Robinson family had been circulating for days. With so many people from the entertainment and business worlds gathered for the wedding, Ryan’s arrival was bound to attract attention.

Charlotte headed straight toward him.

She hadn’t seen Ryan since their engagement had fallen apart.

Not because she hadn’t wanted to.

She simply knew he had rejected her completely.

Still, the resentment had never entirely disappeared.

Ryan had never cared about sparing her feelings or protecting her pride.

Charlotte had always been confident. She wasn’t used to being rejected, and she certainly wasn’t used to losing.

Now, the only thing left from her old feelings for him was a lingering bitterness.

And, if she was being honest, a small amount of satisfaction at seeing him in this situation.

She stopped beside him.

“Well, Mr. Knight. I didn’t realize you were this generous.”

Ryan glanced at her but said nothing.

Charlotte smiled thinly.

“Coming to your ex-wife’s wedding in person to offer your congratulations? That’s almost noble.”

Ryan remained silent.

Charlotte crossed her arms.

“I’m curious, though. Are you really here to wish her well?”

She tilted her head.

“Or are you here because you finally realized you’re losing her?”

Still nothing.

Her smile disappeared.

“Come on, Ryan. Give me something.”

Ryan finally looked at her.

“Do you actually need an answer?”

His voice was flat.

“If you do, I can give you one.”

The complete lack of emotion in his expression irritated Charlotte more than anger would have.

It was like she’d thrown a punch and hit a pillow.

She gritted her teeth.

“You’re unbelievable.”

Ryan glanced at his watch.

Charlotte’s temper flared.

“With that attitude, you should be careful. One day you’ll bite your own tongue.”

“Then stay away from me.”

He said it so casually that Charlotte almost laughed.

Even now.

Even at Rose’s wedding.

He still managed to tell her to stay away from him.

She was about to fire back when another thought occurred to her.

She folded her arms and gave him a pointed look.

“You’d better keep that expression on your face all day.”

Ryan looked at her.

“Rose is marrying Trevor today.”

Charlotte smiled.

“So don’t stand there looking miserable later.”

She turned before he could respond.

After asking one of the staff members where Rose was, Charlotte headed upstairs.

*****

A few minutes later, Oliver arrived.

The moment he spotted Ryan, he hurried over.

“Ryan, what are you doing here?”

Ryan didn’t answer.

Oliver lowered his voice.

“Have you looked around?”

There were already dozens of guests in the venue, many of them well-known figures from the entertainment industry. Considering the rumors that had been circulating, Ryan’s presence had immediately become the center of attention.

People were whispering.

Some were openly watching him.

Others were pretending not to.

“Does it matter?”

Ryan’s gaze swept over the elaborate wedding decorations.

Oliver stared at him.

“Of course it matters.”

He lowered his voice even further.

“You clearly still have feelings for Rose.”

Ryan said nothing.

Oliver rubbed a hand over his face.

“Have you made any plans at all? Because once this ceremony starts, you’re going to lose your chance.”

Ryan remained silent.

Then he turned his head.

His attention settled on the people arriving through the entrance.

The Taylor family had begun to arrive.

But James was nowhere among them.

Oliver followed Ryan’s gaze.

Before he could say anything, Julia passed by.

She stopped when she saw Ryan.

“Mr. Knight.”

Her smile was polite.

“I have to admit, I didn’t expect you to come.”

Ryan looked at her.

Julia’s smile widened slightly.

“Perhaps I worried for nothing. Your presence here certainly makes it seem as though you’ve accepted Rose’s marriage.”

Ryan said nothing.

Julia continued as if they’d just exchanged pleasantries.

“Either way, you can rest assured. The Robinson family will honor everything we’ve agreed to. I expect the Knight family to do the same.”

She was particularly interested in making sure the business side of the agreement went through without complications.

It was an unusual partnership.

The Knight and Robinson families had spent years competing with each other.

Yet today, they were standing on the same side.

Ryan’s mouth curved into a faint, humorless smile.

“President Ellis, I have to admit, I’m impressed.”

Julia raised an eyebrow.

“You used to think highly of Rose.”

His gaze sharpened.

“And now you’ve traded her for a business deal.”

Julia didn’t look offended.

Instead, she smiled.

“Isn’t that what you wanted?”

Ryan’s expression didn’t change.

“As for Rose, she’s young. She’ll adjust.”

Julia’s tone was matter-of-fact.

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