The word 'engagement' slipped smoothly from Zella's lips.
Raelynn looked at Sebastian. He remained as unapproachable and pristine as ever, a striking presence amidst the sea of guests.
"Congratulations," Raelynn said, pulling her gaze back.
Zella studied her face. "Thank you. I hope you truly mean that."
"You're overthinking it, Ms. Davenport. Raelynn's congratulations are genuine, and we expect the same in return," Ian interjected, his voice steady and commanding.
"Raelynn and I will be holding our wedding soon. We look forward to your best wishes."
Zella glanced at Ian and suddenly smiled. "Of course. Now that is something truly worth celebrating."
"We'll catch up later," Zella said smoothly, offering a polite nod before turning and walking straight toward Sebastian.
Raelynn didn't watch them leave.
She noticed several people were already making a beeline for Ian to network.
"Go ahead and mingle. Don't worry about me," she told him.
Ian nodded. "I'll come find you in a bit."
"Okay."
Raelynn found a quiet lounge area and sat down on a velvet sofa.
Before long, Sierra emerged from the crowd.
The rest of the Yves family had also arrived.
"Raelynn, why didn't you ride with us?" Sierra asked, sliding onto the sofa next to her and affectionately linking her arm through Raelynn's.
Raelynn frowned slightly, the expression gone in a flash.
Ever since she discovered Sierra's true identity, an invisible barrier had gone up. She had no desire to play sisters. Yet, Sierra remained relentlessly enthusiastic. If Raelynn pushed her away, she would look like the bitter, unreasonable one.
"Where is Julian?"
"My brother got held up talking to some people, and Mr. Flynn is here too." Sierra looked around, seemingly oblivious to Raelynn's subtle rejection. "This is such an incredible party. Ms. Davenport must be so adored. They must have thrown this just for her."
"More or less."
Spotting Dr. Hayes arriving across the room, she ignored the lingering stares from the Croix family members and walked straight toward the esteemed elder.
Left alone on the sofa, Sierra's eyes scoured the room until she locked onto Sebastian and Zella.
Zella's sudden appearance had caught her completely off guard.
She was a true aristocratic heiress.
Very few women could even dream of competing with her.
If they officially announced their engagement tonight, everything would be set in stone.
Even if Raelynn regretted her divorce, she would have zero chance of winning him back.
Sierra rubbed the fabric of her dress between her fingers for a long time before finally standing up.
By now, the banquet was in full swing.
Guests mingled effortlessly, the wine flowing freely as endless toasts were made.
Sierra picked up a glass of red wine and walked purposely toward Sebastian and Zella. "Mr. Croix, Ms. Davenport. Congratulations."

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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!...