She was completely bewildered.
She had assumed that after such a public spectacle, the Croixs would be forced to give her family an explanation just to save face.
But now...
It was painfully clear Sebastian had no intention of doing any such thing.
Sierra clutched her chest tightly, biting her lip so hard she nearly drew blood.
She turned her gaze back toward the banquet hall.
Just in time to see Raelynn exiting through the main doors not far away.
Staring at Raelynn's retreating figure, Sierra's eyes brimmed with fresh, furious tears, her vision blurring.
Why?
What was she lacking? Why was she excluded from the alliance with the Hudsons? Why did Ian ignore her existence? And now, when she fought for what she deserved, why did Sebastian cast her aside like trash?
Why?
Why did Raelynn get everything?
Her first marriage was to Sebastian.
And now she was being treated like a queen by Ian Hudson for her second.
Had Sebastian ever been this cruel and merciless to Raelynn?
Sierra stood frozen for a long time, weeping hot tears of pure resentment.
Her mother had used the exact same tactics to stay by her father's side. Why didn't it work on Sebastian?
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Sebastian headed back to the main family estate.
Tonight was not going to be a peaceful night for the Croix family either.
The moment he stepped into Forrest's study, a heavy inkstone flew straight at his face.
Sebastian didn't flinch or dodge. He let it strike him square on the forehead, the skin instantly bruising a furious red.
He cast a bored glance at the fallen object, then bent down to retrieve it.
"Tonight of all nights! What is so magnificent about that Yves girl that you'd lose your mind and forget what you were supposed to be doing?"
Forrest roared, practically vibrating with rage.
Sebastian calmly placed the inkstone back onto the desk.
"What exactly did you expect me to do?"
Forrest's expression darkened. "Of course you wouldn't fall for her. If a pretty face was all it took to derail you, I never would have made you my heir."
The only difference was that Sebastian was far more reckless, possessing a streak of pure, unadulterated insanity.
Forrest suddenly composed himself.
He asked, "Your reason."
"I don't have one."
"Is it..." Forrest stared him down. "Do you still hate this family? Years ago, you claimed you didn't know your father was in your mother's courtyard when you set that fire. But you knew, didn't you? You did it on purpose. You tried to kill him, because..."
"You found out he orchestrated that massive kidnapping, didn't you? He wanted you dead, so the moment you returned, you decided to return the favor."
Sebastian's expression remained perfectly cool. He didn't confirm it, nor did he deny it.
Forrest's anger instantly evaporated.
He had always recognized Sebastian's brilliance. Spotting his unparalleled leadership potential early on, he had defied everyone to name him heir.
He skipped right over Sebastian's father and uncles.
Even his own father.
Especially his own father, who despised the boy's success.
In a dynasty like theirs, a son's genius didn't bring a father pride.

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!...