Seraphina's eyes went icy cold.
She cast a mocking look at Raelynn, who was sitting right beside Preston.
So that's the trap they set for her!
Sebastian didn't look surprised. "Mr. Moreno, that's not appropriate."
Raelynn wasn't surprised that Sebastian was defending Seraphina. He couldn't bear to see her suffer the slightest grievance.
"It's fine. For the sake of the big picture." Seraphina quickly gathered her thoughts. With her chin slightly raised, she looked at Raelynn. "We are all here for scientific research, to cure illnesses and save lives. I care too much about the team's professional standards and harmony. I hope you won't take offense to my principles as a researcher."
Listening to this, Raelynn let out a soft laugh.
Seraphina certainly knew how to put herself on a pedestal.
In just a few words, what sounded like an apology was actually a veiled insult, all while showing off her own high-minded integrity.
If Raelynn kept holding a grudge now, she would be the one at fault.
"The fact that we were late is indisputable. To make up for everyone's wasted time, I'm willing to invest another fifty million into the project."
Sebastian spoke up at the perfect moment.
Effortlessly turning the page on Seraphina's apology.
Raelynn's grip on her phone tightened subconsciously.
A hint of mockery flashed in her eyes.
How could she not know? Sebastian just didn't want her to keep giving Seraphina a hard time.
Even though she hadn't done anything.
Even though Seraphina hadn't suffered a single loss.
Sebastian was already stepping in, heartbroken and defensive over her.
And adding another massive investment right at this critical moment...
Not only did it keep Seraphina from losing the upper hand, it actively elevated her status.
Sure enough.
As soon as Sebastian spoke, everyone in the room lit up with joy.
They all looked at Seraphina with overwhelming gratitude. "Ms. Vance, Mr. Croix treats you so well! He's thought of absolutely everything for you, and he's so generous. Having you here is such a blessing!"
"Exactly, Ms. Vance. We all know you're someone with a strict bottom line. Our field desperately needs principled people like you."
"I'll gladly take this dose of romance today."
Seraphina slowly smiled, her gaze toward Sebastian growing even softer and sweeter. "Sebastian is just supporting my career. If I can do something for everyone, even if it's just financial support, I'm honored."
Raelynn was sick of watching her husband elevate Seraphina onto a pedestal.
She saw two strikingly similar profile pictures stacked right on top of each other.
Sebastian: Feel free to reach out to me directly if you need anything.
Seraphina: I look forward to working closely with you all moving forward.
Sebastian's profile picture was a streak of dawn breaking through the sky, while Seraphina's was a cold moon rising over the horizon.
It was glaringly obvious...
Matching couple profiles.
The two of them had messaged back-to-back.
The chat immediately blew up with excitement.
As if they were deliberately flaunting these little romantic details.
Due to work, Raelynn couldn't leave the group. She just muted the chat entirely. Out of sight, out of mind.
That evening.
Raelynn unexpectedly received a text from Sebastian.
[The holidays are coming up. The family decided to take a vacation for the break this year. Are you free?]

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!...