Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding novel Chapter 280
Despite the agonizing pain radiating through her abdomen, Raelynn actually laughed.
A literal mistress was standing in front of her, pointing a finger and lecturing her on morals and destroying relationships?
"When it comes to destroying relationships, I bow to your unmatched expertise, Ms. Vance. Please, don't project your talents onto me." The cramps were tearing through her, draining the energy from her voice.
But she absolutely refused to let Seraphina have the last word.
Seraphina let out a light, condescending laugh. She wasn't angry in the slightest. "I think you're confused. You and I are fundamentally different. Ian is just playing with you because you're a novelty. What Sebastian and I share is completely different. I suggest you learn your place, Raelynn. In any relationship, the woman who isn't loved is the real third wheel."
Raelynn's lips curled into a glacial smile.
How utterly self-righteous.
The woman who isn't loved is the real third wheel.
And of course, she had to throw in a jab to invalidate Ian's actions toward her.
"Then you should go lobby Congress. Have them officially change the dictionary definition of 'true love' to 'shameless mistress.' It fits your brand perfectly."
Raelynn's tone was deadpan.
Seraphina hadn't expected Raelynn's words to be so vicious.
She opened her mouth to fire back.
But suddenly bit her lip, her expression shifting to one of frail vulnerability. "Sebastian..."
Raelynn looked up.
Oh, of course. The shameless mistress's ultimate protector had arrived.
Sebastian was walking toward them, his eyes locked on Raelynn from a distance.
Raelynn stood her ground.
She knew exactly what was about to happen.
Sebastian would shield Seraphina. He would accuse Raelynn of being out of line and insulting his precious, untouchable true love.
"Did Mr. Moreno refuse to see you?" Sebastian asked, stopping beside Seraphina.
Seraphina shook her head, looking utterly defeated. "He refused to negotiate. I've been standing out here in the freezing wind all afternoon. I honestly don't know why Mr. Moreno holds such a massive grudge against me. Maybe... someone told him to."
Raelynn wanted to laugh out loud.
Seraphina might as well have tattooed 'Raelynn is sabotaging me behind my back' on her forehead.
Seraphina rubbed her arms, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "I think I'm catching a cold. Or maybe it's just low blood sugar from not eating all day. Sebastian, could I borrow your coat?"
Sebastian didn't hesitate. He pulled off his suit jacket and draped it over her shoulders.
As she pulled the jacket tight, Seraphina shot Raelynn a covert look.
She was beaming.
It was the arrogant, untouchable smirk of a woman who knew she held all the power.
Raelynn's expression remained entirely blank. She turned to walk away.
"The database access," Sebastian's voice stopped her.
Raelynn froze. She hadn't expected Sebastian to corner her directly.
After all, on paper, she held no official executive power at NexusMind.
She turned slowly, her eyes freezing over. "You think I'm the one pulling the strings to block her?"
He hadn't even spared Raelynn a second glance.
Raelynn wasn't surprised. She pulled her gaze away, leaned against the wall until the dizziness passed, and then drove herself back to her empty house.
Sebastian didn't come home that night.
With no other options, Raelynn dragged herself to the kitchen, brewed a strong, bitter tea, and choked it down to ease the cramping.
Tomorrow, she had a crucial meeting with the overseas research team. She needed to be sharp. They had shown great interest in NexusMind and were eager to spearhead the new neurosurgical robot initiative.
The next morning, Raelynn arrived at the NexusMind offices bright and early.
Preston walked in. He looked furious. "The team landed."
Raelynn checked the time. "Should we head out to meet them?"
Preston shook his head. "They're refusing to take our calls. They signed with someone else."
Raelynn was stunned. "What happened?"
"Longstride Technologies hijacked the deal. They offered them triple the salary and unparalleled benefits. They set up a completely independent research division at Longstride just for this team. And the head of that new division... is Seraphina Vance."
Raelynn let out a harsh, bitter laugh.
Longstride Technologies.
Sebastian had just stolen her team and handed it to Seraphina.
"NexusMind shut Seraphina out yesterday, so Sebastian swooped in and executed a targeted strike to get 'justice' for her," Raelynn muttered. She couldn't even describe what she was feeling. It was a massive blow to the company, but it was exactly the kind of ruthless retaliation she expected from Sebastian.
Because he would never let Seraphina suffer a perceived slight.
And if that meant burning NexusMind to the ground to make Raelynn suffer, he wouldn't hesitate.
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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!...