Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 76

Chapter 76: Chapter 76 An Unexpected Visitor

Rose detected the commanding tone in Samantha’s voice.

She had to admit that the other woman was putting on an even greater show of superiority than she, the rightful wife, ever did.

Diana chuckled, folded her arms, and leaned back in her chair.

"Ms. Hill, why are you meddling in our editing department? Why don’t you tell me how to film it, too?"

Samantha knew Diana was simply protecting Rose.

She was deliberately trying to provoke her.

Softening her tone, Samantha replied, "After all, the documentary’s theme is pharmaceutical research. What purpose does that shot serve? I’m only reminding you not to stray from the theme."

Diana nodded thoughtfully.

"Have we strayed from the theme? Aren’t we simply documenting the hard work of the researchers behind the scenes? It’s full of meaningful moments. Rose, as one of the researchers, works day and night and continues pushing forward despite being unwell. President Knight, as the lab’s investor, personally visits the front lines to show his support. It could even serve as positive publicity for New Hope. Sounds pretty meaningful to me. What a great theme."

"..."

Samantha’s expression darkened.

That was pure sophistry.

Rose knew Diana was exceptionally good at provoking people.

She always knew exactly where to strike.

"But shouldn’t we ask Mr. Knight for his opinion first?" the woman sitting beside Samantha asked, immediately backing her up.

At that, everyone’s attention shifted to Ryan, who was lounging lazily in his chair.

Rose remained silent.

Then—

Ryan set down his teacup and spoke calmly.

"I won’t interfere too much with the production team’s decisions. Ms. Robinson is right. It’s a good opportunity to contribute to New Hope’s public image."

Rose was slightly surprised.

He wasn’t insisting on having the footage removed?

However—

"That said, twenty seconds is excessive. To avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, Ms. Robinson, please reduce it to three to five seconds."

Rose tightened her grip on her water glass and finally looked at the man across from her.

The "unnecessary misunderstandings" he referred to were clearly any speculation about the relationship between the two of them.

He didn’t want to be associated with her.

Samantha understood that immediately, and her previously gloomy mood brightened at once.

She knew it.

If it weren’t for New Hope’s reputation, Ryan would never have tolerated Diana’s little stunt.

In fact, she felt even better now.

Having Ryan state his position personally was far more effective than her demanding the footage be deleted.

She shot Rose a faint, smug smile.

No matter how much Diana tried to help, Ryan simply wasn’t willing to cooperate.

Diana didn’t look pleased, either.

She realized she had no way to argue against Ryan’s reasoning.

The man had boxed her in from every angle.

After Ryan made his position clear, the atmosphere at the table quickly became lively again.

Everyone joined the conversation.

"Mr. Knight really considered both New Hope’s image and Ms. Hill’s feelings. It’s such a blessing to have a boyfriend who shuts down rumors for your sake."

Samantha turned to Ryan, her eyes filled with affection.

Seeing that he had no intention of speaking further, she smiled softly.

"Everyone, please stop teasing me."

Rose had long since grown accustomed to situations like this.

With a single sentence, Ryan had effectively cut down her screen time.

If not for the documentary schedule and New Hope’s corporate image, he probably would’ve removed every scene involving the two of them.

She didn’t bother joining the conversation.

She only wanted dinner to end so she could go home and rest.

Ding.

Her phone lit up.

Trevor: [I booked a flight for the 15th of next month. Let’s meet then. There’s something I want to tell you.]

Rose leaned closer to Diana and lowered her voice.

"Is the baby’s father coming back soon?"

At the nickname, Diana raised an eyebrow knowingly.

"He told you? He probably won’t be leaving again. I heard my uncle and the others are already pressuring him to get married."

Rose looked surprised.

"So your brother’s coming back to get married?"

"I’m not sure. As you know, my brother has a marriage contract with the Taylor family, but their daughter is still missing. Even with an engagement agreement, he can’t wait forever for her to return."

Rose thought that made sense.

No one could spend their entire life waiting because of an arrangement made by the previous generation.

Trevor probably didn’t like the engagement in the first place.

Becoming Ariel’s father on paper was likely just his way of silencing the Taylor family.

After all, if he already had a child, even if the Taylor family’s daughter were eventually found, she probably wouldn’t be eager to become a stepmother.

At that point, the engagement would naturally fall apart.

*****

Dinner ended.

Diana still had footage to review, so Rose headed downstairs alone.

She’d grown tired of listening to the endless discussion about Samantha and Ryan.

All she wanted was a little peace and quiet.

The moment she stepped outside, a spring rain began to fall.

Ryan was standing near the entrance.

Looking up at the rain, he appeared calm and distant.

Dressed in a crisp black suit, he stood tall beneath the dim lights, his sharp profile framed against the night.

Hearing footsteps, he turned toward her.

"Did you drive here?"

Rose hadn’t intended to speak to him.

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