Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding novel Chapter 560

As she spoke.

She pulled out her phone and showed it to Raelynn. "I don't know who leaked the news, but a lot of people in our circles are asking if I've found my granddaughter. In just a short while, I've had dozens of calls pretending to offer congratulations while actually digging for gossip about the Vance family."

Raelynn looked at the endless missed calls on the older woman's Contacts List.

They had suppressed the rumors just yesterday.

Yet today, so many people already knew.

And the rumors were highly specific, pointing directly at the Vance family and Seraphina.

She didn't believe for a second this wasn't orchestrated.

Something completely unverified was already being accepted as absolute truth by the public.

Right now, Seraphina's social stock was skyrocketing, and she was likely already soaking up the special treatment that came with being the supposed Yves heiress.

"I know it sounds foolish, but I honestly can't say I'm happy," Evelyn said, shaking her head. "Blood is supposed to be thicker than water, and that amulet truly is the one-of-a-kind piece I custom-ordered. But when I look at that girl, I feel absolutely nothing. In fact, looking at her doesn't bring me half the joy I feel when I look at you, young Raelynn."

She was even starting to doubt herself.

Had so many years passed that she simply overestimated how much she still cared and hoped for her granddaughter's return?

Raelynn could see exactly what Evelyn was thinking.

Even a great woman like Chairwoman Hayes could be troubled by matters of the heart.

She offered a comforting smile. "It's completely normal. Affection between people grows through time spent together. Just relax and wait for the DNA test results."

Evelyn couldn't help but look deeply at Raelynn.

This chaotic web of relationships would become nothing but cheap gossip for the masses.

Evelyn wasn't one to hesitate. She picked up her phone, found the Hudson Patriarch's number, and dialed it, not minding Raelynn's presence in the slightest. "Old Hudson, about the matter with the kids we discussed previously—let's not drag this out any longer. Let's set a time to handle it."

There seemed to be a moment of hesitation on the other end of the line.

But Evelyn's tone remained uncompromising. "I'm sure the Hudson family has heard the rumors regarding the Yves child. Whether it's true or not, in the eyes of the public, dragging the Croix family into this will only create a bigger mess. Next Monday, I'm hosting a dinner in Kingsford. Send someone from your family."

They needed a formal meeting to officially settle the engagement.

Raelynn admired Evelyn's sharp and decisive nature.

After ending the call.

Evelyn looked steadily at Raelynn. "My dear Raelynn, you don't need to worry. If you and Ian have genuine feelings for each other, I would never stand in the way of your happiness. But since this involves Ian and Mr. Croix, you are technically half-involved. You should attend the meeting to dissolve the engagement as well."