"A celebrity doctor. You're truly one of a kind, Ms. Vance."
The relentless wave of flattery made it feel like Seraphina's personal fan convention.
But Raelynn knew the truth: they weren't sucking up to Seraphina.
They were bowing to Sebastian, her powerful protector.
"I heard you were deeply involved in the drug development project between NexusMind and Kingsford University," someone noted.
Seraphina shot a fleeting glance at Raelynn. "Yes, I handled a massive portion of it. Around eighty percent, I'd say."
"Then why did you step down at the last minute? The credit for a project of this magnitude is incredibly prestigious."
Seraphina paused, pressing her lips together before answering, "I had personal plans. I have other R&D projects right now and simply couldn't be in two places at once. To me, empty titles and credits aren't what matters. All I care about is ensuring patients get the best possible medication."
Instantly, the surrounding crowd stared at her with deep reverence.
Showering her with endless praise.
Sebastian remained silent through the exchange, but his expression was noticeably relaxed.
When Raelynn glanced his way, he happened to turn in her direction, a faint trace of a satisfied smile lingering on his lips.
She understood it immediately: no man was immune to the ego boost of having a beautiful, widely worshipped partner.
Sometimes, Raelynn had to admit she was impressed. It was no wonder Seraphina thrived on television—her ability to spin her own PR was masterful.
First, she claimed all the glory. Then, she pretended to be above the fame.
She was practically a modern-day saint.
"It's always the people who have nothing that fight the hardest. Hoarding a front-row seat like a stubborn mule doesn't change a thing. They're lightyears behind Ms. Vance's level of class."
Raelynn felt the judgmental glares shifting to her.
The thinly veiled insult was unmistakable.
Dr. Hayes wasn't a tall woman, but she was impeccably maintained, with barely a trace of gray in her hair. Her strides were vigorous and commanding. "If you really cared about me, you'd properly manage your company instead of slacking off every day. If The Yves Family relied on you, we'd be bankrupt in a few years."
Julian was rendered speechless. His grandmother's tongue was lethal.
He hurried to catch up with her. "Other grandmothers worry about marriages and great-grandchildren! You just nag me to be a corporate titan. Why don't you obsess over my love life for a change?"
"Your love life is your own problem. Why would a woman my age waste her time worrying about that? I'm not that bored," the matriarch retorted bluntly.
She had an empire to run; she wasn't about to waste energy on useless domestic drivel.
"..."
As they walked, Julian caught a glimpse of Raelynn sitting in the hall.
He hesitated, his steps faltering.
Dr. Hayes followed his line of sight, her gaze landing squarely on Raelynn's profile.

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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!...