"No need, I know the way."
Raelynn politely declined.
How did Sebastian know she was bringing Chairwoman Hayes here today? He probably didn't know the exact time and had just ordered the staff to roll out the red carpet whenever she showed up.
But when she thought about it, it made sense.
Given Dr. Hayes's prestige, and the fact that the shop was currently under Sebastian's control, ensuring Dr. Hayes found exactly what she was looking for would earn him a massive favor.
Raelynn offered a tight smile, masking a flicker of sarcasm.
She led Dr. Hayes and Sierra straight up to the third-floor calligraphy and painting gallery.
As soon as they arrived, Dr. Hayes froze, her eyes locking onto a specific piece before she hurried over.
In a prominent, standalone display area, a single painting hung securely behind meticulous protective casing.
Dr. Hayes's eyes filled with tears. "Yes, this is it. This one is undoubtedly genuine!"
The piece Sylvia Dalton had brought back previously was too water-damaged to properly authenticate. But one look at this painting, and she knew the brushstrokes belonged to her late husband.
Raelynn let out a sigh of relief.
However...
Since Sebastian hadn't legally transferred the shop back to her yet, she couldn't just hand the painting over to Dr. Hayes. She frowned, trying to figure out how to handle it.
The manager reappeared, flashing a flawless smile. "Mr. Croix left specific instructions that this piece was to be held aside and presented to Chairwoman Hayes the moment she arrived. If you'd like, I can have it carefully wrapped for you right away."
Hearing that, Dr. Hayes knew exactly who was behind this.
Truthfully, she wasn't fond of Sebastian, mostly because of the whole Seraphina scandal. She found him disloyal and felt he treated Raelynn poorly as a husband.
She definitely had her reservations about him.
But now...
He had handled this situation with such flawless execution.
She pressed her lips together. "Thank you. Please pass on my gratitude to Mr. Croix."
Raelynn continued showing Dr. Hayes around the gallery.
The shop was massive.
The third floor alone was split into multiple specialized wings.
Raelynn didn't have every single artifact memorized, but she navigated the sections effortlessly. "This floor houses calligraphy, paintings, ceramics, and a large collection of jade and ancient glass."
She shared the history behind a few of the pieces.
Dr. Hayes smiled, visibly enjoying the tour. "So, you aren't the one managing the shop right now?"
Judging by the manager's comments earlier, Sebastian was clearly calling the shots.
Raelynn shrugged. "It's a bit complicated. The shop was stolen by my father years ago, and through a strange turn of events, it ended up with Sebastian. But he promised to sign it back over to me."
"I see." Dr. Hayes nodded. "Well, at least he's keeping his word like a real man."
As they kept walking, Dr. Hayes caught sight of something out of the corner of her eye.

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!...