Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding novel Chapter 337

Matilda's mouth twitched furiously.

She was seething with indignation.

She had indeed made a few public statements appearing to claim Seraphina...

Why had she ever let those words slip out in the first place?

Sebastian's voice remained even, coldly analyzing the crisis as if he were an outside observer. "The patent dispute alone is easy for the family to squash. But this involves political connections. Once Director Moreno and his circle start demanding answers, The Croix Group's image will take a massive hit. As for Longstride—Seraphina works for Longstride. Longstride is now ground zero. Its reputation is already circling the drain. Any potential partners will hesitate, terrified that Longstride will steal their proprietary tech."

Preston couldn't help but stare at Sebastian.

It suddenly dawned on him just how ruthlessly calculated and cold-blooded this man was, discussing his own family's ruin like he was reviewing a dinner menu.

Cyrus's face was a block of ice. "Isn't it obvious? Just fire Seraphina."

Sebastian looked up, letting out a dark, mocking chuckle. "You think that solves anything? If I fire her, everyone will assume I'm just hiding her until the heat dies down. Don't be foolish."

Cyrus's face darkened with rage.

He could never get a solid read on his own son.

"The Croix family's survival doesn't hinge on Longstride. So give it away. It appeases Raelynn, ensures she actually puts effort into solving our biggest threat, and cleans the slate. It's a highly profitable trade."

Sebastian concluded.

Matilda's expression shifted rapidly.

A ball of absolute rage burned in her chest, but she had no opening to unleash it.

He had flawlessly blocked every single counterargument.

Sebastian had laid it all out perfectly.

Trying to strong-arm someone like Raelynn, who had no real weaknesses, was begging for retaliation. She had an elderly, confused grandfather and a comatose mother. She had nothing left to lose. If they pushed her over the edge and she went scorched-earth, she wouldn't suffer. After all, she had nothing to her name anyway.

But the Croix family was different.

They had millions of dollars and a century of prestige on the line.

Furthermore, Longstride's reputation had just been thoroughly decimated by Seraphina's stunt.

Matilda cast a final, glacial look at Raelynn. "Raelynn, the Croix family is being incredibly generous. We're handing you a massive nest egg. You had better live up to our expectations. I want this handled beautifully. If you fail, the deal is off."

With that threat lingering in the air.

Cyrus and Matilda marched out of the room.

Preston had watched the entire performance in silence.

He felt completely suffocated by the Croix family dynamic.

There was no familial bond to speak of—just endless, ruthless coldness.

As for Longstride...

He was practically vibrating with excitement. If they genuinely handed it over, the moment Raelynn revealed she was Faye, Longstride's reputation would be restored instantly. It would soar to new heights. They were basically handing her a literal goldmine with a cheat code!

It would finally give Raelynn true independence and power!

She would finally have the capital to fight back against the Croix empire!