Raelynn was not a Kingsford University student, nor was she attending as an honorary alumna. She arrived today under her soon-to-be-official title as an associate professor.
Although the formal paperwork had not been finalized, the university made an exception for her to attend the event.
On a monumental day like this for Kingsford, numerous industry titans were invited. Many corporate executives attended to scout the university's top-tier talent.
Preston Moreno would also be there.
That morning, Raelynn drove herself and Preston straight to the university campus.
Checking his email on the way, Preston chuckled. "If you officially take this position, will I need to book an appointment just to see you at Kingsford?"
Raelynn easily caught his teasing tone.
She played along effortlessly. "Don't worry. For you, I'll always leave the back door open."
Watching her smug little expression, Preston shook his head with a laugh.
After all, being fast-tracked to an associate professorship at her age was a rarity in the history of Kingsford University. It proved exactly how much her talent was worth.
It paved a brilliant path for her future, one so bright it was almost blinding.
The moment they arrived.
Dr. Adrian Moreno's assistant came out to greet them.
Kingsford was exceptionally lively today, bustling with crowds as the campus opened its doors to the public.
Inside the grand assembly hall, Dr. Adrian Moreno was deep in conversation with a few older gentlemen. Catching sight of Raelynn in his periphery, he waved her over.
As she approached, he made the introductions. "These gentlemen are academicians from the National Academy of Traditional Medicine. Raelynn, come meet them."
After the introductions, Raelynn was genuinely surprised.
These men were the pillars of the nation's medical field, her senior's esteemed colleagues, and he was introducing her to them without hesitation.
Under any other circumstances, simply securing a meeting with them would be nearly impossible.
She tucked away her usual relaxed demeanor, offering a respectful and formal introduction of herself.
One of the men, Jonas Albright, looked her up and down before turning to Adrian. "Is this the prized pupil you're always raving about?"
Though the men had studied in a different department than Seraphina.
As he spoke, he glanced at Sebastian Croix beside him.
Sebastian had already averted his gaze from the scene ahead.
He seemed entirely disinterested.
Seraphina felt a surge of quiet joy at his indifferent reaction. But when she looked back at the towering figures standing in front of Raelynn, her expression tightened. "Director Moreno just introduced her to all of them. Isn't he being far too generous?"
Having worked deeply in this industry, she was far from ignorant of the faces standing around Adrian.
They were legendary pioneers.
Any single one of them had a Wikipedia page thousands of words long.
How could he introduce Raelynn to them so casually?
She had never even had the chance to be in the same room as men like that.

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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!...