Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid

Chapter 108: Chapter 108 Ten Billion Dollars for Her Freedom

Those words struck directly at Samantha’s weakest point.

The color instantly drained from her face.

Without another glance, Rose turned and walked away.

If she had previously harbored any doubts about Samantha’s ruthlessness, they were now gone.

Samantha was far more ruthless than Rose had ever imagined.

For the sake of her future, she was willing to sacrifice anything.

The subsequent audit of the clinical trial inventory revealed that several unpublished core medications belonging to G.S. had gone missing.

Combined with the medical incident at Peace Hospital, the matter now involved defamation and false accusations that had damaged Peace’s reputation.

One issue after another surfaced.

Samantha’s legal troubles were far from minor.

The process would take time.

But the outcome certainly wouldn’t be favorable for her.

*****

The next morning, Rose woke up and sent Ariel a simple good-morning message.

Shortly afterward, she received a call from Caleb.

"Come to the office. Ryan’s here."

Rose’s heart tightened unexpectedly.

It wasn’t exactly surprising.

Yet somehow...

The news still left a bitter taste in her mouth.

Quickly gathering her things, she headed to the office.

When she entered Caleb’s office, she saw Ryan sitting elegantly on the sofa.

His suit jacket was unbuttoned, and the black vest beneath outlined his lean frame perfectly.

Hearing her footsteps, he slowly lifted his gaze.

Their eyes met.

Caleb spoke first. "After all, Rose is directly involved in this matter. Mr. Knight, if you’re here to plead on Miss Hill’s behalf, wouldn’t it be better to discuss it with Rose directly?"

Rose immediately understood Caleb’s intention.

He was deliberately forcing Ryan into a position where he had to ask for her help.

Ryan, however, remained completely composed.

Sitting up slightly straighter, he got straight to the point. "If G.S. withdraws the lawsuit, we can discuss the terms."

Rose almost laughed.

He really never wasted words. "Mr. Knight, you’re truly generous," she said coolly. "Even with someone lying beside you who’s willing to turn a knife on her own family, you’re still protecting her so fiercely."

She tilted her head slightly. "Is this what true love looks like?"

Even knowing what kind of person Samantha was, Ryan was still willing to clean up her mess.

Loving every part of her.

Even her cruelty.

What a deep and unwavering love.

Ryan lifted his chin slightly.

His gaze remained steady despite the obvious sarcasm. "If the lawsuit is withdrawn, I’ll invest ten billion dollars in G.S.’s financing project."

The room fell silent.

He was so direct.

So decisive.

Not a single unnecessary word.

And ten billion dollars...

Even Caleb was stunned.

With one sentence, Ryan had offered exactly the amount they had believed impossible to raise.

Rose felt something tighten painfully in her chest.

Her throat constricted as she stared into his calm, unwavering eyes.

If G.S.’s project succeeded, it would reshape the future of the industry.

But financing had always been their greatest obstacle.

Very few investors were willing to accept the project’s valuation.

Without sufficient funding, bottlenecks would continue to pile up, increasing the risk of failure and indefinitely extending the development timeline.

This had always been their biggest challenge.

And now—

Ryan was offering an unimaginable amount of money.

All to solve Samantha’s problem.

Ryan withdrew his gaze and placed a contract on the table.

"Ten billion dollars, paid in three installments through New Hope."

He slid the document toward them. "As for profit sharing, I’ll accept the minimum percentage. I won’t interfere with G.S.’s research, development, or management decisions."

He looked at Caleb and Rose. "Mr. Byrne. Ms. Bennett. Are these terms satisfactory?"

Caleb was genuinely shocked.

Ten billion dollars alone would have been enough.

But Ryan was also reducing his profit share dramatically and giving G.S. almost complete autonomy.

It was practically unheard of.

Any investor would fight for greater control.

Ryan was doing the opposite.

If news of this agreement leaked, it would cause a sensation.

The investment world had never seen a deal this generous.

Rose could hear her heartbeat pounding in her ears.

Ryan’s sincerity was impossible to question.

And his devotion to Samantha... It truly seemed beyond doubt.

Caleb glanced toward Rose.

From G.S.’s perspective, this was an extraordinary opportunity.

It would not only solve their funding crisis—it would exceed every expectation.

But there was a cost.

Rose had to sit there and watch Ryan move mountains for another woman.

The room remained silent.

Finally, Rose looked at Ryan. "Mr. Knight, you should understand that this doesn’t only involve G.S. Peace Hospital is involved as well. How do you plan to resolve their concerns?"

Ryan remained calm. "New Hope specializes in smart healthcare. Providing Peace Hospital with state-of-the-art equipment for its key departments isn’t difficult."

Silence followed once again.

Hospitals spent enormous sums on equipment every year.

Ryan had identified exactly what both sides needed most.

From a business perspective, his offer was worth far more than the outcome of a lawsuit.

Peace Hospital’s executives would almost certainly accept.

As far as the lawsuit was concerned—

The matter was effectively settled.

With Ryan’s intervention, Samantha’s seemingly hopeless situation suddenly became manageable.

This was the security he offered the woman he loved.

Absolute.

Unquestionable.

Rose looked down at the contract.

From the standpoint of G.S.’s interests, she had no justification for prioritizing personal grudges.

She had always separated business from emotion.

A faint smile curved her lips. "Mr. Knight has handled this beautifully."

She pushed the contract toward Caleb. "Ten billion dollars in exchange for Mr. Knight’s peace of mind and happiness."

Her smile widened. "What’s not to like?"

If she rejected ten billion dollars simply to spite Samantha, she would be acting irrationally.

Personal feelings should never outweigh the bigger picture.

Ten billion dollars.

A generous gift from her ex-husband and his beloved mistress.

Caleb immediately understood her meaning.

So did Ryan.

Just as Ryan prepared to leave, Rose tapped the contract with one finger.

"We can withdraw the lawsuit." Her tone remained calm. "But G.S.’s reputation has been damaged, and Peace Hospital nearly became the scapegoat."

She met Ryan’s eyes directly. "You’re paying to keep Samantha out of jail. That doesn’t mean she gets to avoid apologizing."

Ryan looked at her quietly.

Rose didn’t look away. "Since Samantha is a celebrity doctor with millions of followers across social media platforms, we’ll require a public apology."

The moment Caleb heard that, he nearly laughed.

Rose had gone straight for Samantha’s weakest point.

Her reputation.

Her pride.

Her carefully crafted public image.

Samantha wanted to slip away quietly.

Rose clearly had other plans.

Ryan studied her for several seconds.

Behind her pleasant smile was unwavering determination.

Finally, he let out a soft chuckle. "Agreed."

He rose from the sofa and fastened his suit jacket. "Once the lawsuit is officially withdrawn, the first installment of three hundred million dollars will be transferred immediately."

As he walked past Rose, he paused.

Lowering his gaze slightly, he asked, "Is your cold getting better?"

The sudden concern almost made Rose laugh.

She wasn’t about to be moved by such gestures anymore.

Without looking at him, she replied, "There’s no need for your concern, Mr. Knight. G.S. keeps its promises."

As though she would be swayed by a few kind words.

To protect Samantha, Ryan truly had gone to extraordinary lengths.

Even pretending to care about her health.

Ryan merely glanced at her calmly.

Whether her words contained bitterness or not seemed irrelevant to him.

He nodded to Caleb, then left the office.

******

Rose opened the contract and reviewed it carefully.

The terms were thorough.

Clear.

No hidden traps.

Caleb walked over. "Are you unhappy?"

Rose shook her head. "It’s free money that solves our biggest problem."

A smile appeared on her face. "Especially since, even after the divorce, I can still squeeze a little more money out of my ex-husband."

She shrugged. "What’s there to be unhappy about?"

Caleb sighed. "Those capitalist sharks."

Ryan had negotiated from a position of absolute leverage.

He knew exactly what G.S. needed most.

Rose said nothing.

After returning to her office, she sat quietly at her desk.

Then she picked up a red marker.

On the calendar hanging beside her desk, she circled the same date again and again.

Only three days remained.

Three more days.

And then she would finally receive the divorce certificate.