"Raelynn is my sole biological granddaughter, the true treasure of the entire Yves family. I will absolutely not tolerate anyone treacherous or disloyal lingering around her!"
Dr. Evelyn Hayes's voice rang out with undeniable authority.
Her words left countless guests staring in absolute shock.
Everyone in their elite circle knew the Yves family had a lost heiress.
But for that person to be Raelynn—the very same woman the Hudsons had just so callously betrayed—was unthinkable.
It was common knowledge that the Hudsons and the Yves had been family friends for generations; otherwise, they wouldn't have arranged a childhood marriage pact years ago.
But after today, whatever goodwill remained between the two families was permanently destroyed.
The Hudsons had overplayed their hand and lost everything in the process.
The murmurs in the crowd grew louder, swelling into a cacophony.
Scandals were common in their social tier, but they were usually discussed in hushed tones over private dinners. Every family had skeletons in their closets. But the Hudsons' dirty laundry had just been aired on a lit stage, with the media capturing every single second.
The dynamic had shifted entirely.
With things as they were.
Even maintaining a superficial politeness between the two families was no longer possible.
Cordelia understood this brutal reality all too well.
Her normally polished and diplomatic features were now marred by a deep, dark gloom.
She had calculated every possible variable.
Yet she had never, ever factored in the possibility that Raelynn was the long-lost Yves heiress...
Down in the crowd.
When Sierra heard Dr. Hayes declare Raelynn as her 'sole biological granddaughter,' her expression froze. She gripped the hem of her dress as all the color drained from her face.
Sylvia wasn't faring any better.
She hadn't expected Dr. Hayes to be so absolute in her phrasing just to back Raelynn up.
Where did that leave Sierra? Where did that leave them?
She turned her head, glancing at Sierra, and reached out to grasp her hand.
But Sierra kept her head down, subtly pulling away from her mother's touch.
Professor Alistair Finch's face was stern, having held in his fury for far too long. "The Hudsons neither birthed nor raised the child, yet you act like you own her. In the old days, you'd make excellent human traffickers. You're lucky you live in a civilized era, or you'd all be locked away."
He stood up and fixed a hard look on Ian.
"Ian, I am profoundly disappointed in you!"
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The readers' comments on the novel: Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding
Literally on edge!...
No, no, no! Sebastian needs to nip the Zella situation and win Raelynn back! Also, Leo, he is a wildcard for Sebastian's master plan... Sebastian- we know you know, what we know, win your family back!...
I thought now Sebastian and Raelynn will be together now that seraphina is not but you are not letting them to be. Two new female around Sebastian 😭...
I think Ian is sly. He is not what he seems. Sebastian loves Raelyn and they have a daughter together. Besides he has no family to even take care of him. I feel Raelyn should realise that Sebastian is only her true love and go back to him....
The croix family is evil...
Hey Swnovels! Could you post 'The 24-Hour Bet on Forever' Novel?...
Hoping Realyn the real granddaughter of Doc Hages. And Serafina his fake and she will not become success for their evil desire. Then the story its become more exciting. Thank you so much for giving us a very good novels. And please more up date...
While waiting for the updates, do you have any other books author?...
More chapters pls........
This author is not letting her FL win. haha Such a rage bait! But I keep on reading anyway! Urgh!...