Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding novel Chapter 246

The venue was packed, but Dr. Hayes instantly zeroed in on exactly who Julian was staring at.

Just then, Raelynn turned her head, scanning the crowd.

Dr. Hayes let out a noise of surprise.

"Now that is a stunningly gorgeous young woman. What's this? You've got your eye on her?"

She asked, narrowing her eyes at her grandson.

Julian coughed awkwardly. He noticed Sebastian looking his way, his dark eyes locking onto them.

Frowning, Julian addressed his grandmother with utter seriousness. "Grandma, don't talk nonsense. She's just a friend."

Dr. Hayes felt a pang of disappointment.

She was a woman who trusted her gut, and something about this girl immediately resonated with her.

"Then your standards are absurdly high. You deserve to be single forever," Dr. Hayes scoffed.

Ignoring Julian completely, she marched purposefully toward Raelynn.

Terrified that his fierce grandmother was about to cause a scene, Julian scrambled after her.

The pharmaceutical executives and investors had been mingling.

But the moment someone spotted Dr. Hayes.

Nearly everyone who had been seated shot to their feet in a massive show of respect.

The absolute reverence was undeniable.

Raelynn turned her head.

The approaching older woman was dressed in a stylish, vibrant jacket. Her gaze was razor-sharp, and even though she wore a slight smile, she commanded an overwhelming presence.

Having seen Dr. Hayes in countless news features, research journals, and university interviews, Raelynn stood up immediately.

Seraphina's face lit up with blatant thrill.

She wasn't just here to watch NexusMind get their approval; she had known Dr. Hayes would be chairing the event.

Building a connection with a titan of Professor Alistair Finch's caliber could only fast-track her own ambitions.

Sebastian, who was already acquainted with Dr. Hayes, stood up and gave a respectful nod. "It's been a while, Grandma Hayes."

Dr. Hayes looked at him. She actively encouraged Julian's friendship with Sebastian. As the apex predator of his generation—someone who effortlessly outmaneuvered seasoned corporate sharks—Sebastian had earned her deep admiration.

Dr. Hayes didn't pry; it had only been a passing question.

Besides, she hadn't come over here to chat with the younger generation.

Her gaze snapped directly to Raelynn, who had remained perfectly quiet.

Dr. Hayes studied her for a moment before smiling warmly. "And what's your name, my dear?"

Raelynn hadn't expected to be singled out.

Flattered and a bit startled, she replied, "Hello, I'm—"

"Chairwoman Hayes, it is an absolute honor to meet you."

Seraphina suddenly stepped forward, positioning herself firmly at Sebastian's side as she delivered a flawlessly poised greeting.

Cutting Raelynn off entirely.

Seraphina had assumed Dr. Hayes would naturally address her.

But when the formidable woman bypassed her entirely for Raelynn, a wave of resentment crashed over her. What did Raelynn possibly possess that warranted the legend's attention?