Raelynn looked at him in disbelief.
That refined yet utterly unfeeling face was so foreign it sent a chill down her spine.
Openly, blatantly, snatching things from her hands to give to Seraphina.
Just to give Seraphina a chance to shine, he was blatantly demanding her removal?
Many people looked over.
Sebastian's favoritism was obvious to all.
Shock was naturally widespread.
Even Sierra clenched her fists, feeling it was unfair for Raelynn. Why should this happen?!
After her initial shock, delight washed over Seraphina's cheeks. She looked at Sebastian with deep emotion, her eyes practically dripping with honey.
Adrian's usually mild expression also faded. "Mr. Croix, this doesn't comply with the regulations. Moreover, this isn't a matter of just pointing to someone and putting them up. This is for the honor of Kingsford University; it requires absolute capability and substance. It's even more about gathering together to see if national medicine can achieve a breakthrough. If Seraphina represents Kingsford University, she'll have to represent the university in subsequent academic papers. Can she handle the academic papers? This isn't child's play."
Sebastian glanced over coolly. "I understand."
"You don't need to worry about that. If you are willing to give her the time, Seraphina will provide Kingsford University with a satisfactory answer."
Several leaders in the front row immediately hesitated.
They began whispering amongst themselves.
After all, Sebastian's words carried weight.
Although The Neurological Medicine Project had national funding, it was a drop in the bucket for the entire scope of the research, requiring massive financial support.
And Sebastian was willing to back it up.
Raelynn finally understood.
This was a precision strike from Sebastian aimed directly at her.
He was clipping her wings, destroying all her chances to soar, and transferring them to Seraphina.
Adrian saw the leaders' hesitation. After all, looking at the big picture, giving Seraphina a chance meant zero loss for the school.
His face inevitably darkened.
How could Sebastian be so ruthless to the wife he'd had for so many years?
The matter obviously had a conclusion.
Raelynn also knew that having a public falling out right now wouldn't look good.
Especially since Sebastian was willing to give his full support, the leaders had to consider it carefully. Arguing was clearly pointless.
When the time came, it would be best if Seraphina was competent. If she wasn't, she would still have to step down. The opportunity was one thing, but actual skill was the hard truth.
Sebastian was lifting her up with all his might, but Seraphina still had to be able to catch the weight.
When it ended.
If they could find something else to distract her, maybe it would help a lot.
Raelynn thought of the antique shop ticket Sierra had given her.
She thought about how Sebastian had discovered the prenuptial agreement with Ian.
Maybe...
The antique shop really wouldn't have anything to do with her anymore.
That sense of loss made her urgently want to go back and take a look.
"Okay. We'll touch base tomorrow."
Raelynn's feelings were complicated.
You can't have your cake and eat it too; she understood that.
Dead objects ultimately couldn't compare to Lily.
She had to make a choice.
The next day.
Raelynn and Sierra planned to meet directly at the antique shop.
She truly hadn't expected that after Sebastian's stunt of using the antique shop to host a charity event for Seraphina's equipment incident, the place would actually be revitalized.

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!...