Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding novel Chapter 429

Raelynn felt an indescribable tightness in her chest.

Based on that admission.

Theon's family background was legitimately elite.

Why was Matilda setting her up with someone from such a high social echelon?

While Raelynn didn't view her divorced status as a personal flaw.

High society was incredibly unforgiving about it, especially for heirs. Families of that caliber demanded perfectly matched, untainted pedigrees.

Had the Tanner family agreed to this solely as a favor to Matilda? Or was there an ulterior motive?

She couldn't wrap her head around it.

However...

She watched the waiter begin to serve their courses nearby.

She decided to just rip the band-aid off. "Mr. Tanner, I need to be completely honest with you. I have no intention of pursuing a relationship right now. The only reason I came tonight was due to... certain unavoidable circumstances. I don't want to lead you on or create any unnecessary misunderstandings."

It was better to clear the air immediately.

It was fairer to everyone.

And she despised playing games.

Theon looked at her, pausing for a few seconds before smiling. "It's completely fine. Blind dates are just a way to meet new people. It requires mutual interest. If we click, we click; if not, we part ways."

He was incredibly open-minded about it.

Raelynn was just about to thank him.

Theon slid a glass of champagne across the table toward her. "Don't be nervous. Just treat tonight as making a new friend."

Seeing how reasonable he was, her mood lifted considerably.

After all, her divorce certificate was practically waving at her now.

Plus, she was absolved of any guilt from leading him on; telling the truth felt amazing.

Trying to lighten the mood, Theon raised his glass. "I don't know what these unavoidable circumstances are, but if you need any help, all you have to do is ask."

Raelynn thought for a moment, clinking her glass against his. She took a sip of the champagne and asked, "Would you mind keeping our conversation a secret from Matilda Croix for the time being?"

She was terrified that if the Matriarch found out she had rejected Theon, the divorce certificate would vanish again.

"Not a problem," Theon agreed effortlessly.

Raelynn's anxiety instantly melted away.

The hairs on the back of her neck stood on end as an overwhelming sense of danger suffocated her.

Someone stepped up from behind her and wrapped an arm around her shoulders.

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Back in the main ballroom.

In a secluded corner of the lounge area.

The lighting was dim and intoxicating. Sebastian gently swirled the wine in his glass, out of the corner of his eye noticing his phone screen light up on the table.

He hadn't saved the number under any contact name.

But he recognized it immediately.

It was a call from Raelynn's new phone.

He didn't move a muscle.

His gaze remained locked on the vibrating, illuminated screen with total apathy.

He didn't answer it, but he didn't hang up, either.