Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding novel Chapter 681

This was the staging area for a massive surprise. The manager smiled obsequiously at Ian. "Mr. Hudson, you and Ms. Ortiz have such a beautiful relationship. And your daughter is so sweet to help out. It's incredibly romantic."

Ian didn't react to the flattery.

He was focused entirely on verifying the details. He had these specific roses flown in overnight. If they were going to get married, he wasn't going to skip any of the traditional steps.

Raelynn had been the one to propose the marriage arrangement.

He wasn't going to let her settle for nothing.

Every woman deserved a romantic proposal, and he was determined to give her a proper one.

"Just make sure you time it perfectly after the cake," Ian ordered. "I don't want a single flaw."

The manager quickly noted every detail.

Sebastian hadn't anticipated this.

To stumble right into Ian plotting a grand proposal for Raelynn...

Standing behind the heavy velvet curtain, his cold gaze swept over the vibrant roses.

It was the ultimate symbol.

A perfect couple, receiving the blessings of everyone present, stepping into their new life.

Raelynn was about to truly become Ian's wife.

They were going to be a happy family.

A faint, self-deprecating smirk tugged at the corner of Sebastian's mouth.

The sharp click of heels approached.

Raelynn's voice drifted from the hallway. "Ian?"

Ian immediately slipped out from behind the curtain, blocking her view of the breathtaking sea of roses. "I'm right here. Should we go greet Lily's friends?"

Raelynn instinctively peeked behind him.

But saw nothing.

Nodding, she checked the time. "Lily is looking for you out front. She said she has a secret to tell you that she won't share with me. Are you two conspiring?"

A genuine smile cracked Ian's stoic facade.

"Well, if Lily won't tell you, then I guess my lips are sealed too," he teased.

Raelynn groaned in frustration.

Her own precious daughter was keeping secrets from her.

His thumb paused over the smooth metal.

Raelynn looked at him. "What's wrong?"

Ian's expression smoothed over perfectly. "Nothing. The clasp is completely loose. You probably shouldn't wear it today."

Raelynn didn't think much of it and took it back from him. "I'll put it away and get it fixed later. I must have snagged it on something. I'm so sorry, I know it was a gift. I'll make sure it's repaired."

She knew how expensive it was.

It was a thoughtful gift, and she intended to treat it with care.

Ian studied her for a moment. "It's fine. It's just a piece of jewelry. I can always get you another one."

Assuming he was just being polite.

Raelynn didn't take the words to heart.

She continued walking.

Ian watched her back, pulling all his emotions into a tight, unreadable mask.

Once they reached the front.

Raelynn left Ian to his secret conversation with Lily.