Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding novel Chapter 720

Forrest's eyes narrowed. He instantly recognized the calculated scheme running through Sebastian's mind. He knew his eldest grandson perfectly. Sebastian was the ideal heir precisely because he was ruthlessly logical, fiercely intelligent, and entirely devoid of sentimentality.

"But you're still bleeding because of her," Matilda said, her heart still racing. "If you still have some affection for Raelynn, we could talk about it. If you two could just clear the air—"

"Rather than forcing Raelynn to repent," Sebastian interrupted, completely ignoring Matilda's delusional hopes for a reconciliation. He had zero interest in getting back together. He lifted his gaze to meet his grandfather's. "It would be much more effective to negotiate directly with the Hudson family."

Raelynn's breath hitched. She suddenly realized exactly what game Sebastian was playing.

A second later, he delivered the killing blow, speaking as if discussing a mundane business deal. "Since the Hudsons value Raelynn so highly, we should leverage that. If they're willing to hand over the East City development plot in exchange for a peaceful wedding, the Croix family wins."

His proposal gave Forrest immediate pause. The patriarch looked at Sebastian with newfound surprise. The boy's ruthlessness ran deeper than even he had anticipated.

That specific plot of land was highly coveted by every major corporation. The Hudson family had insider connections, giving them a massive advantage in fast-tracking the permits. And now, Sebastian was using Raelynn as a bargaining chip to extort them.

Even though she had suspected it, hearing the words out loud felt like a physical blow. Breathing suddenly hurt. She couldn't believe he would sink this low.

Sebastian happened to look down, meeting her furious, hateful glare. He didn't flinch. He just stared right back at her. "Raelynn had a daughter with Ian Hudson while she was legally married to me. The Hudsons are in the wrong here. If this scandal leaks, it's going to ruin them. Ian Hudson branded as a homewrecker and a mistress? It's an ugly title. I'm sure the Hudson family would gladly pay a premium to keep this quiet."

Raelynn's throat burned. She had always known Sebastian was cold, but this betrayal cut her to the bone. Her eyes were rimmed with red, but her gaze was loaded with pure, freezing contempt.

"Sebastian... do you even have a soul?" she whispered, trembling. Once again, he was reminding her that she meant absolutely nothing to him.

Sebastian looked at her, offering no response.

Tristan had heard enough. He stepped forward, taking a deep, shaky breath. "Sebastian, she was your wife for seven years. Is it really necessary to destroy her like this?"