Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding novel Chapter 426

Raelynn felt a rush of adrenaline roar in her ears.

She gripped her phone, fighting to suppress her wild surge of hope. "Really?"

God only knew how long she had waited for this moment!

She figured Sebastian's ruthless showdown with the old woman yesterday must have done the trick.

He had forced Matilda to see the reality of his resolve.

Proving that strong-arming them into parenthood was a losing battle.

For a brief second, Raelynn actually felt a twisted sense of gratitude for Sebastian's reckless devotion to Seraphina. At least it was finally buying her a way out.

Matilda's tone was as composed as ever. "However, there is a condition."

"Name it."

"You told me before that you fell in love with someone else. I've thought it over. If you truly have another man in your heart, I won't stand in the way of your happiness. So, here is the deal: bring the boy to me. Let me evaluate him. If he's a decent match, the certificate is yours."

The smile instantly faded from Raelynn's lips.

She hadn't expected a curveball like this.

That entire confession had been a desperate lie.

Where on earth was she supposed to find a fake boyfriend on such short notice?

Ian Hudson?

Absolutely not.

His background was too complicated.

Bringing Ian into this mess would spark a corporate war; the bitter rivalry between the Croix family in the north and the Hudsons in the south was legendary.

Her momentary silence immediately drew Matilda's ire. "I knew it. You were lying to me all along. Why play these games, child?"

Raelynn was caught totally off guard.

She had hesitated for barely two seconds.

Matilda wasn't the matriarch of the Croix family for nothing; her instincts were terrifyingly sharp.

Raelynn scrambled for an excuse to salvage her divorce certificate.

But Matilda spoke first. "Since this imaginary man doesn't exist, I'll set you up with someone. The grandson of a dear friend of mine is only a few years older than you. He is polite, gentle, and an exceptionally brilliant young man. He's right at the age for marriage. Go meet him on a blind date. If you two hit it off, we'll finalize the arrangement."

Raelynn frowned.

She finally understood the Matriarch's twisted logic.

Her blind date happened to be the host of the event.

Shortly after, a man called her phone. "Ms. Ortiz?"

His voice was exceptionally smooth and pleasant. "My name is Theon Tanner. I believe we're supposed to meet tonight. Did you receive the invitation? If you call me when you arrive, I'll come out to greet you personally."

Raelynn could instantly sense his impeccable manners and tact.

She felt a twinge of guilt knowing she was only using this date as a transaction, but she figured she'd just come clean to him when they met.

"I received it. Thank you."

"Excellent. I look forward to meeting you."

"Likewise."

Raelynn wasn't someone who opened up easily; there were very few people in the world she felt safe showing her true self to.

So, she maintained a polite, professional distance.

Theon didn't seem to mind her guarded demeanor.

He simply chuckled and gracefully ended the call.

Raelynn breathed a sigh of relief.