"Do I look that unprofessional to you?" Raelynn grumbled, clearly annoyed.
Besides, the divorce was finalized.
Why would she hold a grudge?
Business was business; personal drama was personal drama.
Relieved, Dr. Moreno patted Raelynn on the head. "My junior is magnanimous. You're destined for great things."
Raelynn was speechless.
There was still an hour before the interviews kicked off.
Candidates were slowly trickling into the waiting room outside.
There were about a dozen of them in total.
Realizing she had left her water bottle behind, Raelynn stepped out to grab it.
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Seraphina arrived at the check-in desk with plenty of time to spare.
Sebastian was with her.
He had his AirPods in, listening to an online meeting.
Leo Flynn stood nearby, not daring to interrupt him.
He had been ordered back to the university to "reeducate" himself, so he had just tagged along for the ride.
"What time does this wrap up? Did you book a table?" Leo asked.
Seraphina looked completely relaxed, smiling easily. "I did. My mom booked a massive private room. We're heading straight there for a celebration dinner right after this. You should come with us. I invited Julian, too."
Securing a spot under Dr. Moreno was practically a done deal.
She was convinced her interview would be flawless.
Leo nodded. "Julian's coming?"
"When I called him, he was running errands nearby. He mentioned Dr. Evelyn Hayes was discharged from the hospital, so since he's in the area, he'll swing by."
Hearing that put Seraphina in an excellent mood.
At the very least, Julian was still firmly in her corner.
Leo was about to reply when he caught sight of a tall, slender figure walking past.
"Director Moreno isn't that desperate," Seraphina said coldly.
But her eyes remained locked on Raelynn's retreating figure.
When she saw Raelynn head straight for the check-in area, her frown deepened.
"You should head in," Sebastian said nonchalantly, walking over after ending his call.
Seraphina snapped back to reality.
She pressed her lips together. "It doesn't matter. She might have secured an interview, but with that many professors on the panel, there's no way she'll pass."
In fact, it was utterly impossible.
Leo shrugged. "True. Don't let it get to you. You're definitely going to crush her."
Hearing that, Seraphina's expression softened, and she even let out a light laugh. "I just need to focus on doing my best."
But thinking about it, if they were in the same applicant pool, crushing Raelynn would definitely serve as a brutal reality check for her.
"Seb, I'm heading in. Why don't you guys grab a coffee while you wait? We'll all get lunch together afterward," Seraphina said in a soft, sweet voice, her mood visibly brightening before she turned toward the waiting room.
Sebastian glanced at her, a faint smirk touching his lips. "Alright."

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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!...