Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid

Chapter 119: Chapter 119 The Name Written on the Certificate

Rose was also surprised by Grace’s warm reception.

She immediately nodded. "Of course. It would be my pleasure."

Watching the smile on Rose’s face, Samantha bit her lip.

A flash of resentment crossed her eyes.

Rose’s smugness was practically overflowing.

Just because Grace had shown her a little special attention, she was already acting so pleased with herself.

In Samantha’s mind, Rose was simply taking advantage of Caleb’s connection to Grace Morris.

Without Caleb, what qualifications did Rose even have?

Even James was surprised.

He understood his grandmother’s temperament better than anyone.

Grace rarely showed appreciation for others, let alone such obvious warmth and friendliness.

Something felt off.

No matter how influential Caleb was, there was no way he had that much pull with Grace.

After Rose accepted the invitation, Grace didn’t spare Samantha another glance.

She turned and headed directly toward the judging panel.

It was as though Samantha had been invisible from beginning to end.

The realization left Samantha deeply uncomfortable.

Ryan narrowed his eyes slightly, though he didn’t dwell on it.

Grace had always conducted herself this way.

*****

"President Byrne, aren’t you worried that bringing Rose to an event like this will cause resentment among the G.S. research team?"

Samantha frowned as she looked at Caleb.

"She’s only here to pad her résumé. She was even removed from the final phase of the clinical trials. What right does she have to be here?"

Caleb smiled. "Ms. Hill can launch a product without obtaining all the necessary approvals simply by relying on President Knight’s support. Why can’t Rose attend a conference?"

His smile widened. "Surely we shouldn’t apply double standards."

Samantha hadn’t expected Caleb to openly refuse to give her face.

Her expression stiffened.

She immediately turned toward Rose.

What exactly had Rose been saying about her behind the scenes?

"Take your seats. The conference is about to begin."

Ryan finally spoke.

Rose ignored the exchange completely.

She simply sat down beside Caleb.

Nearby, Oliver walked over to James.

"What did Grandma Grace mean back there?" he asked quietly. "Sam was so embarrassed she nearly exposed Ryan’s marital situation."

If Samantha’s affair had been revealed on the spot, how would she ever show her face publicly again?

James glanced at him. "You really think my grandmother didn’t see through everything?"

His expression was meaningful. "Can’t you figure out why she chose not to say anything?"

Oliver was immediately speechless.

He could only offer an awkward smile.

*****

Samantha was still in a bad mood.

After sitting down, she leaned toward Ryan and whispered, "Ryan, does Chairwoman Morris dislike me? Maybe there’s some misunderstanding."

Ryan tapped the face of his watch with his fingertip.

"It would be a good idea to visit her sometime."

Samantha instantly understood.

Ryan was willing to help arrange a meeting.

A sweet smile immediately appeared on her face.

She glanced at Rose before leaning closer to Ryan, her red lips nearly brushing his ear as she whispered something private.

Rose sat directly beside them.

Even if she wanted to ignore them, she couldn’t help noticing what was happening right in front of her.

The two of them looked remarkably intimate.

Turning away, Rose began discussing the drug’s classification and rating with Caleb.

Watching Rose pretend to be knowledgeable, Samantha secretly curled her lips.

She really knows how to promote herself.

As though the final outcome of this project had anything to do with Rose.

Today’s event was nothing more than Caleb bringing Rose along to broaden her horizons.

*****

Finally, the moment everyone had been waiting for arrived.

The approval results appeared on the massive screen.

When Rose saw G.S. ranked first in its category, she exchanged a smile with Caleb.

The rating had been finalized.

Highest tier.

A wave of astonishment swept through the room.

"They reduced the side effects by this much?"

"And lowered the price by twenty percent?"

"Did G.S. hire some legendary expert to lead the project?"

Exclamations erupted everywhere.

After all, side effects were an unavoidable reality of pharmaceuticals.

Researchers could only minimize harm while maximizing benefits.

Over time, liver damage and neurological side effects were often impossible to eliminate entirely.

Yet G.S.’s medication had reduced side effects by nearly seventy percent.

The achievement was astonishing.

Investors immediately surged toward the G.S. team.

Rose had originally intended to accompany Caleb to collect the approval certificate, but she suddenly found herself unable to move.

The scene descended into chaos.

*****

Watching Rose and Caleb become the center of attention, Samantha frowned.

She had expected G.S.’s project to perform well.

But she had never imagined it would receive the highest possible rating.

That elevated its value to an entirely different level.

Across the country, only a handful of pharmaceutical companies possessed drugs capable of reaching such a standard.

She had been only one step away from securing co-author status on the project.

Yet Rose had ruined everything.

Oliver clicked his tongue. "It’s fine. You’re the one who developed the formula alongside Columbia University. Rose is only receiving attention because of the foundation you built."

He smiled reassuringly. "You deserve part of this recognition."

The surrounding crowd immediately looked at Samantha with renewed surprise.

Only then did Samantha smile modestly. "That doesn’t matter. Even though I wasn’t able to stay through the clinical trial phase, I fought alongside the team until the very end."

A shocked voice immediately sounded.

"Wait—does that mean this formula was originally developed by Ms. Hill?"

The crowd erupted once more.

Awe.

Admiration.

Respect.

At that moment, Grace happened to be walking past.

Hearing the conversation, she stopped.

Then she pushed through the crowd.

Looking at Samantha, she asked directly, "Were you the lead developer of this drug?"

Had she misunderstood something?

After all, this formula had caused quite a stir among the review committee.

Grace suddenly looked at Samantha with renewed interest.

Realizing she had captured Grace’s attention, Samantha hesitated briefly before smiling modestly.

"I did participate in its development, although I didn’t have the opportunity to properly introduce myself earlier."

She knew this industry valued results above all else.

That was precisely why she had come today.

If Grace recognized her abilities, establishing a connection would become much easier.

Her goal was simple.

She wanted Grace’s endorsement.

A recommendation letter from Grace Morris would open countless doors.

Whether she wished to approach Dr. Nathan Hale, join the National Center for Biomedical Innovation, or pursue future collaborations with G.S., everything would become significantly easier.

*****

Just then, Rose and Caleb returned after collecting the approval certificate and dealing with a crowd of investors.

As soon as they arrived, they heard Samantha’s words.

Ryan sat nearby with one leg crossed over the other, calmly watching the exchange.

He hadn’t participated in the conversation between Samantha and Grace.

Still, Rose could tell his presence served as Samantha’s safety net.

Grace remained skeptical.

The moment she spotted Rose, she beckoned.

"Come here, Rose."

Rose walked over.

A trace of sarcasm flashed through Samantha’s eyes.

In her view, Rose was nothing more than an errand runner.

Grace extended her hand. "Let me see the approval certificate."

Rose looked puzzled but handed it over.

Grace flipped directly to the final pages.

Specifically, the section listing the development team and contributors.

After a brief glance, she looked up and asked bluntly, "Your surname is Hill, correct?"

Samantha nodded. "You claim you participated in the project and helped develop the formula."

Grace tapped the page with her finger. "Then why isn’t your name listed here?"

The smile that had just begun forming on Samantha’s face instantly froze.

Her thoughts raced.

Just as she was about to answer, her gaze inadvertently landed on a name printed prominently on the certificate.

Dr. Rose Bennett

The words stood out unmistakably among the listed contributors.

Samantha’s entire body stiffened.

The blood drained from her face.

Disbelief flooded her expression.