Luke had clearly hit a wall with Raelynn, but he didn't look angry. It seemed his usual temper had been completely worn away by her.
He didn't even mind that she had zero regard for his ego.
He simply shoved his hands into his pockets and stayed rooted by her side. "Fine, whatever you want."
Chloe watched Luke warily. After all, her brother had proposed to Raelynn. She didn't trust any of these other men; her brother was the only one she deemed reliable.
As for Sebastian...
Chloe couldn't help but look over her shoulder at him.
Only to find Sebastian leaning down slightly, listening as Seraphina whispered something in his ear.
He wasn't paying any attention to Raelynn's side of the room, displaying a complete lack of concern that another man might steal her away.
A surge of pure rage hit Chloe's chest.
Even as a bystander, she was absolutely fuming.
Raelynn, on the other hand, was perfectly composed. In this vanity fair, she and Sebastian were nothing more than strangers.
Julian strolled over, his casual gaze sweeping briefly over Raelynn before he spoke. "Since we're all here, why don't we play a few rounds?"
Seraphina looked intrigued. "What are the rules?"
Luke chuckled and joined the conversation. "Our skill levels are all over the place. We don't want anyone saying the pros are bullying the amateurs."
He knew Julian wanted to set up an archery competition.
Julian arched an eyebrow, picking up a bow and testing its weight. "That's why we'll pair up by drawing lots. That way, no one can cry foul. Mr. Lawson, the other executives, and even a few government officials are here today. If you want to impress them and secure those resources, you'll have to rely on your skills. Losers drink three shots. How does that sound?"
Raelynn scanned the area.
Likely out of respect for Dr. Hayes, a significant number of heavy hitters were present, including a high-ranking official.
Someone many people were desperate to connect with.
Using games to distribute resources was standard practice in their circle.
She tacitly agreed to participate.
Hearing this, Leo immediately perked up. "If we're pairing up, it wouldn't be right to split up Sera and Seb. Let's just put them together automatically, and the rest of us can draw. Let's be smart about this and not ruin the golden couple."
As he spoke.
Luke drew his lot.
The staff member then turned and headed toward Raelynn.
Protecting the box carefully as he walked.
But just as he was about to reach her, he accidentally bumped into someone.
The man stumbled, nearly dropping the box.
Looking up, he saw it was Sebastian, who was holding his phone to his ear and had taken a few steps forward to take a call.
Listening to the business report on the line, Sebastian casually reached into the box and pulled out a ball.
The carefully rigged order was instantly destroyed.
The staff member froze in panic.
Standing right there, Raelynn didn't notice the staff member's panicked expression. She reached in and grabbed a ball of her own, since it was her turn anyway.
Watching this unfold, a deep frown creased Julian's brow.

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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!...