Raelynn understood instantly.
So this was the endgame.
Pretending not to call the police was just giving her enough rope to hang herself. In reality, Seraphina wanted her kicked out of NexusMind Technologies.
"What she means is, if NexusMind doesn't fire you, she won't return to Kingsford University to finish the final phase. And the blame for the delayed progress will fall squarely on your shoulders."
Seraphina's exact words were: "Firing a low-level researcher is a small price to pay to save Mr. Moreno from a massive headache. Raelynn's departure won't affect our joint project in the slightest."
A low-level researcher?
Raelynn was Faye, the mastermind behind Digi-Medica's ultimate database. She was the one controlling the entire pharmaceutical process for this cardiovascular joint project.
A mere team member wanted to kick out the core leader?
Had Sebastian's endless pampering really made Seraphina this arrogant?
Raelynn wasn't even surprised anymore.
In a twisted way, she and Seraphina were actually on the same page.
She looked at Preston. "She's been dragging her feet for a while now. According to the original contract, she's already committed a severe breach. We can communicate with Kingsford University and have her removed."
If Seraphina wanted to throw her weight around, Raelynn would gladly grant her wish.
Preston immediately caught on.
After a moment of thought, he chuckled, raising an eyebrow. "Professor Finch carries a lot of weight at Kingsford. I'll just mention this to him. He's already furious that Seraphina's brother injured Lily. Having the Professor make the call will save us a lot of trouble."
It would prevent Kingsford from dragging their heels just because Sebastian was their investor.
Raelynn agreed.
Every action had consequences.
She just hoped her rival was ready to face them.
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Seraphina was in no rush to be discharged from the hospital.
She wasn't even badly injured.
She was simply waiting for NexusMind's response.
"It doesn't matter. Once she's fired, she'll be out of my sight," Seraphina said, slowly curling her lips into a smile as she flipped through a medical textbook.
Blanche finally smiled with satisfaction. "True. She could live another lifetime and still never compare to you."
Seraphina's phone suddenly rang.
She glanced at the screen.
It was the director from Kingsford University.
She assumed he was calling with the good news of Raelynn's termination, begging her to return to finish the project.
She answered the call gracefully.
"Ms. Vance, I'm very sorry, but our collaboration must be terminated," the man said regretfully. "The principal personally intervened. You are no longer required to participate in the final clinical trials."
Seraphina's expression froze.
"What do you mean?"
"You've been kicked off the project team. This isn't a discussion; it's a notification."

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!...