Ryan saw Rose. His expression remained impassive as his gaze lingered on her face for two seconds before he nodded, as if he didn't recognize her at all.
There wasn't a trace of marital affection in his eyes.
Samantha, meanwhile, wore a smile as she greeted Caleb.
"Mr. Byrne."
As for Rose, she made no effort to greet her.
She simply ignored her.
After all, Samantha was now the woman who openly stood by Ryan's side.
Rose found the whole scene utterly absurd and ridiculous.
Introducing her husband's girlfriend to his legal wife.
Ironically, she was the one who wasn't acknowledged. The mistress had a title—something Rose had never possessed.
To avoid this hellish scene, James slipped his hands into his pockets and clinked glasses with Jordan.
"No need for in
