Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 86

Chapter 86: Chapter 86 I Think It’s Disgusting

James was equally surprised by the turn of events.

Rose’s gaze shifted to Ryan.

After all, he was the one who would make the final decision.

After holding her gaze for a moment, Ryan set down his teacup and spoke calmly.

“We’ll consider it.”

Rose immediately frowned.

What does that mean?

Are they getting divorced or not?

Margaret struck the floor heavily with her cane.

“Don’t try to fool me. You’re thirty years old this year. You absolutely must have a child. Whether it’s a boy or a girl, there must be at least one. I’ll only recognize a child born to you and Rose!”

“Alright.”

Ryan made no further attempt to change Margaret’s mind.

“Then we’ll do it your way.”

Rose stared at him in disbelief.

She had never expected him to agree.

A surge of frustration rose in her chest, and she opened her mouth to argue.

But Margaret had already nodded in satisfaction. “In that case, the two of you can discuss the compensation. The Knight family certainly won’t shortchange Rose.”

Turning to Rose, Margaret patted the back of her hand. “Even if you two divorce, as long as you’re the mother of a Knight family child, the Knight family will never treat you unfairly. This will be your security for the future. Grandma knows you’ll eventually understand the benefits of this arrangement.”

Margaret didn’t give Rose a chance to refuse.

She waved her hand dismissively. “If you want to protect Samantha, you’d better do as I say.”

The words were directed at Ryan.

Having said her piece, Margaret turned and left.

That was the end of the discussion, as far as she was concerned.

The moment the door closed, Rose’s expression darkened.

Her eyes turned as cold as ice as she looked at Ryan.

“I told you. If we’re getting divorced, then let’s do it cleanly and completely. I won’t accept any strings attached.”

She didn’t even want him anymore.

Why would she want a child with him?

Ryan closed the divorce agreement and watched as anger gradually colored her face.

She genuinely seemed opposed to the idea.

“Then go convince Grandma,” he replied.

His tone was calm, but the words carried a sharp edge.

Rose felt her throat tighten.

If she had any influence within the Knight family, would she have spent years worrying about losing custody of Ariel?

James slumped back into the sofa and tilted his head toward her.

“Isn’t this exactly what you used to want? A child with Ryan. Even after the divorce, you’d be guaranteed a life of wealth and comfort, and you wouldn’t even have to raise the child yourself. Sounds like a pretty good deal.”

In their social circle, taking the child while leaving the mother behind was hardly unusual.

The power to decide rested entirely in the hands of families like theirs.

The so-called birth mother rarely had a choice.

Considering Rose’s history of letting emotions cloud her judgment, James couldn’t help suspecting that her current reluctance might simply be another tactic.

Who knew what she was really thinking?

Rose shot him a cold glance. “Would it be a good deal if you were the one having the baby? Who do you think you are, making decisions about my womb?”

James: “...”

Couldn’t Rose have a normal conversation for once?

“Attorney Noah, give her the contract.”

Ryan leaned back in his chair, completely ignoring the argument.

Lawyer Noah immediately handed a new contract to Rose.

She glanced down at it.

Her breathing stopped for a moment.

It was the transfer agreement for the Bennett family’s antique shop.

She looked up at Ryan in shock. “How did the Bennett family’s antique shop end up in your hands?”

Only then did Noah explain. “Mr. Knight purchased it outright from the Hill family a few days ago. The transfer process was complicated because of the extensive antique documentation and certification requirements. Everything was finalized today. The shop is valued at nearly eight hundred million dollars.”

A complicated wave of emotions surged through Rose.

She knew better than anyone how valuable that antique shop was.

It represented the Bennett family’s legacy.

It was the very foundation upon which Logan had built his fortune.

No wonder Logan hadn’t gone back to pressure her grandfather into signing the transfer documents.

Ryan had already given him what he wanted.

That was why he had left her grandfather alone.

What should have been a battle of wits against the Hill family had now become a bargaining chip in Ryan’s hands.

A bargaining chip meant to force her into compromise.

Ryan flicked his metal lighter open and shut twice but never lit a cigarette.

The faint metallic clicks echoed through the room.

His dark eyes narrowed as he looked at her.

“Grandma is a woman of her word. Only if you agree will she let this matter go. Rose, if you agree to her conditions first, I’ll personally return the antique shop to you.”

Rose stared at the contract.

Her hands tightened on her lap.

Then she let out a soft, mocking laugh. “To protect Samantha?”

Margaret had already made up her mind.

If the divorce went through—or if they refused to produce a child—she would make Samantha pay.

The Hill family would suffer along with her.

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