What about her?
Would she still be the center of attention?
Would all the pampering and privileges she enjoyed be transferred to this newly returned heiress?
The thought made Seraphina frown, her carefully maintained smile stiffening.
Her instincts violently rejected the existence of such a rival.
But she quickly brushed the anxiety aside.
It had been years without a single trace.
How could they possibly find her now? For all anyone knew, the girl had died in some gutter, her bones already turned to dust. There was no point in stressing over a ghost.
Comforted by that dark thought, her mood lifted.
She walked back to Sebastian's side. Gazing at his refined, striking profile, her chest warmed. "Julian is so good to his sister. It reminds me of how much you seemed to like that little girl we ran into the other day. Have you ever thought about having a daughter?"
Sebastian had a younger half-brother.
Born to his aunt after a scandalous affair with his father.
Seraphina knew Sebastian felt absolutely nothing for the twelve-year-old boy, Stephen Croix.
Her question triggered a memory deep in Sebastian's mind—a vivid image of a soft, innocent face that already promised breathtaking beauty.
Especially those distinct, sweet dimples.
He swirled the amber liquid in his glass, a rare, genuine warmth tugging at the corners of his lips. "Maybe."
Seraphina flushed deeply, misinterpreting his answer.
Her gaze turned passionate and hungry. "You'd make a wonderful father. I just know it."
His "maybe" meant he was open to the idea.
He wasn't opposed to having children. Therefore...
A calculating gleam flashed in her eyes.
Just as she was plotting, Ian finished his conversation and returned. His expression was as cool and unreadable as ever. His eyes swept past Julian and Sebastian as he offered a polite nod. "I have a personal matter to attend to, so I need to leave early. Mr. Croix, let's catch up another time."
Julian's face instantly drained of color.
Sebastian's fingers halted on his crystal glass, his sharp eyes locking onto Ian.
Seraphina blurted out in shock, "You have a daughter? Are you married? Or is this a child out of wedlock with a girlfriend? Why hasn't anyone heard about this?"
She fired off every burning question.
In their elite circles, illegitimate children weren't exactly rare. Many women secured their futures by bearing an heir.
Gaining everything except an official title.
Ian clearly had no intention of explaining his private life. He gave a final nod. "My daughter is waiting at the entrance. I'll see you all next time."
Without another word.
The man turned on his heel and strode purposefully toward the exit.
Staring at Ian's retreating back, Julian's face darkened into a furious scowl.
His sister had just been cheated on?

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!...