Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding novel Chapter 283

The Medical Summit was held at one of Kingsford's most prestigious hotels.

A massive number of top-tier experts from both traditional and modern medicine—titans usually only seen in news reports—were in attendance.

NexusMind received an invitation, and Preston picked Raelynn up that morning so they could attend together.

Raelynn had never met any of these heavyweights. She had spent the last few years working on the frontlines and rarely interacted with the industry's elite. Professor Finch was her only real mentor and family figure in the field.

Suddenly rubbing shoulders with so many legendary figures left her feeling a bit nervous.

Catching her apprehension, Preston turned to her and teased, "Does our Associate Professor really need to be nervous? Your academic standing is nothing to sneeze at."

Raelynn shot him a deadpan look. "Is it the same? Don't you panic when you see the principal?"

Standing before these veterans, she felt like a complete novice.

Talent was one thing, but experience and composure were entirely different beasts.

Knowing her personality, Preston simply dragged her deeper into the hall. "We're already here, so let's show our faces. You'll be dealing with them regularly from now on. Don't act intimidated. The so-called seniors aren't just here to coddle people; you have to command their respect. Otherwise, they won't like seeing a young person surpass them. Not everyone is like Professor Finch."

Mentorship in this circle was often a transactional exchange of benefits.

Raelynn only stood there because she possessed genuine skill.

Anyone else would have to rely on powerful backers and connections.

Being Dr. Adrian Moreno's son, Preston naturally commanded a fair amount of respect from the crowd.

People kept coming over to greet him.

Preston generously pushed Raelynn forward, introducing her earnestly. "This is our chief at NexusMind..."

"Mr. Croix?"

Before he could finish, someone nearby gasped in surprise.

It completely interrupted Preston's introduction.

The crowd clearly had zero interest in a fresh face like Raelynn. After exchanging warm pleasantries with Preston, they didn't spare her a single glance. Instead, their attention snapped immediately to Sebastian Croix, who was walking toward them.

Raelynn wasn't surprised by their reaction.

These people were arrogant. They had no time to waste on a nobody.

She glanced over.

Sebastian stood out sharply in the crowd, commanding attention with an aloof, untouchable elegance. Seraphina, basking in his glow, easily drew countless curious and admiring stares.

Raelynn hadn't expected them to walk straight over.

The moment he arrived, the center of gravity shifted.

The people who had been half-listening to Preston's introduction instantly defected, practically fawning as they greeted Sebastian. They quickly followed up with, "And who might this be?"

Sebastian acted as if Raelynn didn't exist. "Seraphina Vance. She comes from a pharmaceutical background and is currently leading an AI medical project."

A single, brief sentence.

Raelynn pulled her gaze away and replied with absolute sincerity, "Just thinking that this whole business of being cheated on is so old now, it belongs in a museum — a cheap antique with nothing to show for itself but a long history."

Preston was speechless.

Sometimes, he truly admired her deadpan, self-deprecating humor.

Just then, Leo Flynn walked over. He spotted Raelynn standing nearby, staring at Sebastian and Seraphina, making zero effort to tactfully excuse herself.

He recalled what his grandfather had told him.

Raelynn had tried to steal the credit for saving his life, trying to steal the Flynn family's gratitude from Seraphina.

It was absolutely disgusting!

He scoffed and walked over, his words pointed. "Some things belong to the person they belong to. Whether it's a person or the glory, you can't just steal it because you feel like it."

He didn't say exactly what he was referring to.

But he spoke loudly enough for Sebastian and Seraphina to hear.

Sebastian finally seemed to notice Raelynn, shooting her a casual glance.

Seraphina raised an eyebrow.

She knew Leo was defending her, implying that Raelynn was unworthy.

And practically shouting that Raelynn had no right to compare herself to Seraphina, let alone compete.