Raelynn knew perfectly well that to survive in society, being magnanimous and letting things slide at the right moments usually made life smoother and improved interpersonal relationships.
But she simply refused.
After all, every single thing Leo had done and said in the past had caused her real harm.
She would not minimize the impact of his venomous words.
Especially during those early days when she was first trying to divorce Sebastian.
The blatant favoritism these so-called friends showed toward Seraphina, the sharp daggers they thrust at her—it had genuinely hurt.
So.
Raelynn stared fixedly at Leo. "You need to admit exactly what you did wrong."
For a privileged heir like Leo, this was no simple task.
But that was Leo's problem.
Leo met her calm, unforgiving eyes.
His throat tightened.
A suffocating wave of shame washed over him.
It wasn't just the discomfort of having to apologize; it was the agonizing realization of every idiotic thing he had done.
The old man hadn't expected their history to be this hostile.
He slammed his hand hard against the table. "Open your mouth!"
Cold sweat beaded on Leo's forehead.
Looking at Raelynn and recalling his past actions, he forced the words through his teeth, his face pale and sickly. "...I was completely in the dark about all of that. I apologize."
A raging fury of being played for a fool surged straight to his head.
The moment the words left his mouth, he spun around with a dark scowl and stormed out of the room.
He never should have been this humiliated.
Seraphina was the cause of all this.
By now, he was absolutely certain that she had been deliberately misleading and manipulating him.
Looking back on it.
Over the past few months, he had lost millions of dollars, been demoted, exiled, and suffered massive losses—all because of Seraphina.
Before making the investment, he had actually asked Sebastian for his opinion.
"Where's that bastard?" the old man asked.
Sebastian took his seat, his dark eyes unreadable. "I'm not sure."
The old man decided to drop it, feeling only more guilty toward Raelynn.
The fish was served.
Raelynn savored the meal, genuinely thanking Mr. Flynn Sr. for his hospitality.
Although the old man didn't know exactly what else had transpired, he told her, "No matter what Leo did, consider it as Grandpa owing you two favors. If you ever need anything, just come to me."
Raelynn thanked him.
When they stepped outside.
It was raining again.
The old man glanced at Sebastian, who was replying to emails, and simply said, "Sebastian, why don't you drive Raelynn back? She took a cab up here, and there aren't any available cars at The Pike & Perch right now. It won't be out of your way, will it?"
Sebastian seemed to hesitate for a second before nodding. "It's fine."
Thinking about the long, torturous drive down the mountain and back to the city, Raelynn instinctively refused. "There's no need. I'll just call a—"
"Get in." Sebastian was already standing by his car. He pulled open the passenger door and turned to look at her.

Comments
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!...