Another woman tormented by marriage and love.
Only to meet such a devastating end.
A profound sense of sorrow and pity washed over her.
And to think Julian's father was such a heartless, cheating man.
Having learned the dark secrets of the Yves family.
She suddenly recalled what Chloe had mentioned earlier—this was the exact reason Dr. Hayes had cut ties with Quentin for years, steadfastly refusing to acknowledge him as her son.
Clearly, the Yves family was a mess behind closed doors.
Raelynn couldn't help but frown deeply. "Those who betray genuine love never meet a good end."
She was utterly disgusted by the base, animalistic nature so many men seemed to possess.
Completely incapable of simply staying faithful to their partners.
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Monday morning.
Raelynn received the address from Evelyn.
It was The Courtyard Bistro.
Tucked away in a maze of old alleys, it was notoriously hard to find, but its exclusivity and stunning ambiance made it highly sought after.
She drove herself there.
After parking outside the courtyard, she immediately ran into Sebastian Croix casually strolling toward the entrance.
He was loosely gripping his suit jacket, and he turned his head slightly, his eyes locking onto hers.
Raelynn instinctively frowned. Sebastian had actually shown up.
A wave of cynical amusement washed over her. Sebastian was involving himself in a private family meeting about an engagement, dead set on helping Seraphina break it off, terrified that any complications might threaten their precious romance.
Raelynn had no desire to engage with him.
She quickened her pace toward the steps.
But as she passed him, he lowered his gaze and murmured, "Have you thought about it?"
Raelynn was forced to look back.
He eyed her coldly. "What if Ian values Seraphina's status as the Yves heiress more? What if the Hudson family cares more about maximizing their profits through a deep alliance with the Yves? If that happens, how exactly do you plan to handle yourself today?"
Sebastian's voice sounded exceptionally heartless.
Arriving at the reserved private dining room.
Raelynn and Sebastian stood together and knocked on the door.
They walked in simultaneously.
The room was already filled with quite a few people.
Raelynn immediately spotted familiar faces—Blanche and Seraphina.
On the other side, Evelyn sat at the head of the table. To her right was a middle-aged man with rimless glasses. He lacked the typical softness of middle age; instead, he maintained an excellent physique that hinted at his youthful charm.
Beside him sat a wealthy woman. Her features weren't particularly striking, but she radiated the flawless maintenance that only endless money could buy. Her face was untouched by time, and her eyes looked gentle and approachable.
A few seats down sat Julian, staring at his phone and looking entirely checked out.
As Raelynn and Sebastian entered, the eyes of the room shifted toward them.
Blanche's expression flickered slightly when she saw Raelynn.
Seraphina frowned, immediately standing up and marching straight over. She 'accidentally' bumped her shoulder against Raelynn's, shoving her away from Sebastian's side.
Only then did she boldly loop her arm through Sebastian's. "Sebastian, you're here too?"

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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!...