Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 486

Chapter 486: Chapter 486 A Fortune for Her, a Chance for Them

This was more than just a stack of contracts.

It was a comprehensive breakdown of everything Ryan owned: every company, every asset, every property, and every trust associated with his name. Nothing had been left out.

And the contracts themselves were even more shocking.

They stipulated that Ryan would transfer fifty percent of his transferable assets, including but not limited to his equity holdings, into Ariel’s name.

Ryan would also serve as her legal representative.

Once Ariel reached adulthood, she would be free to take over the company whenever she wished.

As for the remaining assets, the agreement explicitly stated that they would serve as a guarantee, giving the Taylor family the means to hold Ryan accountable.

If Ryan ever remarried Rose and subsequently betrayed her in any way, the assets covered by that provision would be transferred to the Taylor family without compensation. The family would then hold them in trust for Rose.

Every term had to be properly notarized, and the agreement would become legally binding once signed.

James stared at the documents in disbelief.

"What the hell are you—"

Ryan was handing over half his transferable fortune and placing the rest under the Taylor family’s control. He was practically giving them the means to keep him in check for the rest of his life.

"If there’s anything you want to add, say so now. The lawyer is here."

Ryan tapped his fingertip against the tabletop.

James stared at him as if he’d grown another head.

"Are you absolutely sure you’re thinking straight?"

Once the initial shock wore off, James let out a disbelieving laugh.

"Do you even understand what you’re doing?"

"Of course."

Ryan lifted his head to look at him.

"There’s one thing we may need to adjust later. If Rose and I have more children, we’ll need to revisit the terms and make fair, reasonable changes to account for them. Would that be a problem?"

James felt his throat tighten.

He’d never imagined Ryan would go this far.

It was a direct, decisive way to settle the matter—one that left little room for doubt.

Ryan’s determination to spend the rest of his life with Rose was almost staggering.

"Has Rose agreed to marry you again?"

"Not yet."

James stared at him.

"Then why are you going to all this trouble before she’s even made up her mind?"

Ryan answered calmly, "If she wants to remarry me, we can do it whenever she’s ready. If she’s happy with things the way they are now, I’ll respect that, too."

He wasn’t going to force Rose into another marriage.

He would find his way back into her life one step at a time. The marriage certificate could wait.

What mattered was that when Rose finally made her decision, it would be because she genuinely wanted to be with him.

James couldn’t argue with that.

He was still reeling from Ryan’s decision.

He knew exactly what kind of man Ryan was: a ruthless businessman who made decisions without hesitation, a brilliant mind who’d reached the top at an astonishingly young age. Ryan had outmaneuvered countless seasoned executives, and few people could match his instincts or his cunning.

Yet now, he’d laid his entire financial life bare and willingly handed the Taylor family the means to hold him accountable.

He was giving them something far more convincing than empty promises. He was making himself answerable for how he treated Rose.

Not many men in Ryan’s position would have the nerve to do that.

And it said everything about how much Rose meant to him.

For a moment, James couldn’t find anything to say.

Ryan looked directly at him.

"I know you want Rose to be happy, too. And I know you don’t completely trust me. That’s why I’m doing this. It’s my way of showing you that I’m serious. As for how I’ll treat her, you’ll have to judge that for yourself over time."

James remained silent for a long while.

Then, at last, a strange, almost helpless smile spread across his face.

"Ryan, I told you that you’d lost your mind."

He shook his head.

"Fine. You and Rose will have to figure things out between yourselves. I’m not signing anything right now, and I’ll keep these documents with me. But don’t expect me to put in a good word for you. The rest is up to you."

At the end of the day, he was Rose’s older brother.

He couldn’t bring himself to stand in the way of a decision that ultimately belonged to her.

What happened next was for the two of them to work out.

After all, Ryan had never been one to back down from a challenge.

And when it came to Rose, he seemed prepared to risk everything.

*****

Rose didn’t go to NYU right away.

Instead, she headed straight to Diana’s place.

The moment she stepped inside and confirmed that Liam wasn’t there, she practically threw herself onto the couch.

"Help me! Please, somebody help me!"

Wrapped in a blanket, Diana settled beside her and poked her cheek.

"What happened? Did that silver-tongued fox finally turn up the heat? Couldn’t handle him?"

Rose collapsed against the cushions like a limp noodle.

"He got his memory back."

Diana immediately understood.

"Ohhh. So you melt when someone treats you well, but dig your heels in when they push you." She paused, considering the situation. "Honestly, it’s easy to stay together when life is good. The real test comes when everything falls apart. When Ryan was at his lowest, he chose to let you go because he didn’t want you wasting your entire life on someone he believed couldn’t give you a happy future."

She shifted closer and lay down beside Rose.

"The fact that he survived everything and made it back to you? That’s a miracle in itself. Sometimes people don’t realize what they have until they’ve lost it. And let’s be honest, haven’t you two already lost each other once?"

Ryan had been forced to watch Rose walk away after their divorce.

Rose, in turn, had come terrifyingly close to losing him for good.

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