Sebastian casually cast a glance at Raelynn as well.
Then, his gaze locked onto her.
Because he noticed something.
Raelynn's expression was incredibly stiff.
He narrowed his eyes slightly.
Raelynn didn't catch Sebastian's reaction. Her eyes immediately darted toward the staircase leading to the second floor.
Was Lily home right now? Or was she out playing?
The sheer terror of her biggest secret being exposed out of nowhere made it nearly impossible to keep her composure.
She never expected Sebastian to show up at Professor Finch's house with Seraphina!
"Mr. Croix? It must have taken quite an effort for you to visit Professor Finch," Preston said. Understanding Raelynn's panic, he smoothly stepped in front of her, giving her a moment to collect herself.
Preston wasn't exaggerating.
Professor Finch's residence was located in the same exclusive neighborhood as many top-tier government officials.
Without a special pass, getting in was impossible.
A faint smile touched Sebastian's lips. He didn't miss Preston's protective maneuver, but he simply replied in a mild tone, "I was fortunate enough to know Director Polk, who supports traditional medicine initiatives. He made the introduction."
Raelynn clenched her fists.
She knew Sebastian had vast connections and immense power, but to see him use it all just to pave the way for Seraphina...
It was absurd!
Professor Finch was, of course, just as irritated. If it hadn't been Director Polk personally bringing them to his door, he would have kicked them out immediately!
Sebastian, who was essentially a grandson-in-law to him, had the audacity to bring his mistress to the house and ask the old man to elevate her status.
Was this asking for a favor?
It felt more like a blatant provocation!
"No need to consider anything. I don't do charity work for lost causes!" Professor Finch slammed down his teacup filled with kudzu root tea. His tone left zero room for negotiation.
Seraphina's expression stiffened.
Charity work?
She was a top-tier scholar. Her resume put her at the absolute pinnacle of her generation. How could Professor Finch look down on her like this?
Was there someone out there more talented than her?
Hearing Sebastian's offer, Seraphina's earlier frustration vanished. She naturally reached out and rested her hand gently on his arm, speaking with a shy sweetness. "In that case, I'd like to donate two hundred thousand dollars as well. Seb and I are both strong supporters of charitable causes."
Together, their donations were a deliberate, unified front.
—A public declaration of love.
How could Raelynn not understand the romantic undertone?
They couldn't even make a donation without turning it into a display of affection.
If she weren't the wife being utterly humiliated, she might have actually applauded such a moving performance.
Preston realized right then that these two were about to be thrown out.
They were tap-dancing all over the old man's landmines.
Professor Finch was up to date on modern trends. He perfectly understood Seraphina's sly little display of affection.
His face turned thunderous.
He opened his mouth, ready to tear them apart.
Suddenly, a child's pained cry echoed from the courtyard outside.

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding
I think for as slow as the beginning was, their turning point is just so fast... really hope we actually get to read about R and S and their rekindle.... we did not read 950 pages for their story to be sidelined. Im for this sideline story, but it if it's to separate from the main characters and their story, please make it separate book....
Author please update more chapters...
I really like Zella, she is becoming a good friend to Raelynn. Ian needs to go. The relationship with Chloe is confusing. Some chapters they are cousins, sometimes they're sibling. A little confusing....
Julians role as big brother- I feel comes from a genuine place, but in a relationship thats is just as stained as Raelynns and Sebastians. It hard for me to connect to his big brother role as he too was such a problem before. And while they talked a little bit, the conversation did not give me the believe there was resolution between Raelynn and Julian. For a brute, he should make his feelings clear about the situation to Raelynn and then step back, until there is more foundation for him to stand on....
Knife in my heart. I hurt for Raelynn. She has made it this far, but how much does she have in her, everyone has a breaking point. Some back of me hopes the author is joking to lighten the mood after so many intense chapters, but thats not this kind of story or couple....
My heart cannot take this. This, cannot be how it ends with these too. They need resolution with each other. Raelynn needs to be more humanize with Sebastian. We know she is hurt, but this is the branch. She needs all these answers, if not for them to be together, then for Lily to have both her parents. Stop with the mind games Raelynn!...
Its like the story is just repeating itself...
Timeline is getting lost for me. So many treasured little memories Raelynn has but yet, he was gone for years ? Anyways... still rooting for them! These two need a heart to heart. Lily "forgetting" someone, not possible in this day and age and I hope thats not their storyline....
Sebastian, the man of few words.... needs to find all the words! Needs to fight for her! On note, seven years seems like a long time for this master plan (which I am sure goes back much farther). Rereading this novel, and it seems like everything has played out in a 5-8 month time span. And I feel like all Sebastian's doings/ plan have not been revealed. I hope we get to see the whole picture and have the resolutions we hope. But seven years of mistreatment, I just don't see Raelynn fully coming back. If these was 2-3 years, maybe, and I know it changes some characters around, but it would still work. Rooting for them!...
Literally on edge!...