The sneer was grating, dripping with undisguised contempt.
Raelynn tightened her grip on the door handle. She turned to see Leo Flynn standing behind her, mocking her arrival.
His eyes were practically glued to the thermos in her hand.
Raelynn didn't get it. She had never offended Leo, nor had they ever argued. Yet lately, his hostility toward her had skyrocketed.
In the past, even if he looked down on her, he at least maintained a polite facade.
Now, he wasn't even bothering to hide his disdain.
"If bringing soup is 'throwing myself' at a man, what does that make you? A byproduct of your mother throwing herself at your father?" Raelynn fired back, her tone vicious.
She was sick and tired of these people acting so superior.
Everything she did was written off as cheap and pathetic. They took every opportunity to trample on her.
Since that was the game, she had no problem playing dirty. If serving a spouse was pathetic, then Leo had just insulted every marriage on earth.
Leo knew she had a sharp tongue, but he had rarely been on the receiving end. Getting completely verbally eviscerated caught him off guard. He scowled. "Watch your mouth, Raelynn."
Raelynn wanted to laugh, and she did—a cold, cynical bark.
"You can dish out the trash, but you can't take it when it's thrown back at you? If your ego is that fragile, you really shouldn't be playing guard dog for other people."
Leo's face contorted.
He realized she was calling him Seraphina's lapdog.
Having had her say, Raelynn didn't bother knocking again. She shoved the door open and walked right in.
These people certainly didn't deserve her manners.
Stepping inside.
She locked eyes with Sebastian's endless, abyssal gaze.
He was leaning lazily against the pillows. It was impossible to tell if he had heard the argument outside. His demeanor was exhausted but his striking features were as flawless as ever, completely devoid of warmth.
Leo, who had followed her in, scoffed. "How many times are you going to use that excuse? It would be less pathetic if you were just honest."
Seraphina smirked silently.
She agreed with him.
Raelynn was just using a cheap bowl of soup to beg for Sebastian's attention like a stray dog.
What else could a desperate, defeated woman possibly try?
Ignoring them both, Raelynn stared directly at Sebastian. "Can we talk?"
She hadn't forgotten the unresolved issues—the divorce certificate and the project funds. Both were critical.
Seraphina stood up, radiating disdain. "Sebastian, I'm going to go grab some fruit. Leo, walk with me."
She carried herself with the poise of an official wife, acting incredibly generous and secure as she left her beloved man alone with another woman.
It was as if she were giving Raelynn a charity handout of five minutes.

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!...