[How did I raise such an ungrateful, heartless daughter?]
Raelynn knew exactly who it was: Silas Vance.
In the past, she could never understand how Silas could be so cruel to her.
He treated a stepdaughter thousands of times better than his own flesh and blood.
But now she knew the truth—she wasn't his biological daughter.
And yet, even knowing she wasn't his, he still had the audacity to exploit her just to pave the way for his precious stepdaughter.
Raelynn typed a quick reply: [Then tell her to come grovel.]
She hit send and immediately blocked the number.
She didn't return to the marital home. Instead, she spent the rest of her time buried in the Component Extraction Lab at work.
As for the scandal regarding Seraphina Vance's malicious plagiarism and the rumors of her being the other woman, the news had clearly been suppressed, stopping it from spreading any further.
It didn't take a genius to figure out who pulled those strings.
Monday arrived.
Raelynn headed over to Longstride Technologies.
The change of ownership at Longstride was still a tightly kept secret within the industry.
The only people who knew were likely the top executives she was scheduled to meet.
As soon as Raelynn arrived downstairs, Mr. Tanner from Longstride called her. "Ms... Mrs... oh, excuse me, President Ortiz! I was just wrapping up a board meeting. I'll be right down to escort you up."
Such a massive internal shakeup was earth-shattering news in their circles. Mr. Tanner was sweating bullets over the bombshell situation. He had been at the Croix Anniversary Gala a few days ago and witnessed Sebastian publicly embracing Raelynn, which explained why he was stumbling over her title now.
Still, he was a shrewd man.
Since she had literally been given the company, she definitely wouldn't want to be seen as just an appendage to Mr. Croix. Calling her 'President Ortiz' was the smart, respectful move.
Hearing the sheer caution in his voice, Raelynn let out a soft laugh. "It's fine, I can come up myself. There's no need to be so nervous. Let's just handle this like a normal handover."
Mr. Tanner instantly let out a sigh of relief. He hadn't expected the legitimate Mrs. Croix to be so humble and agreeable.
She was certainly much easier to deal with than... a certain someone in the R&D group.
The receptionists had obviously been briefed by Mr. Tanner or the executives.
And the woman leading the pack was none other than Seraphina Vance.
Seeing Raelynn standing in an exclusive area normally strictly off-limits to outsiders, Seraphina's face twisted in displeasure.
The events of the past few days had taken a massive toll on her.
While Faye hadn't publicly pursued the matter further, Sebastian still hadn't told her how he actually planned to fix the mess.
Moreover, with Sebastian and Raelynn's relationship exposed, the Longstride executives who had been present that night had completely changed their tune over the past couple of days. They were no longer as deferential. Even if they maintained a facade of politeness, she could feel the shift—they were no longer treating her like the future wife of the boss!
Although the rest of the company's staff didn't know what had happened yet.
She was still furious and uncomfortable.
The instigator of it all.
Was Raelynn!
So, seeing Raelynn casually trespassing on her turf.
She immediately sneered. "They're just letting anyone up here now? This is a highly classified area. Call security and have this trespasser thrown out."

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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!...