Urging Him to Get a Divorce (Aveline and Xavier) novel Chapter 709

Chapter 709

“He shows up at our doorstep asking for help, yet he doesn’t even know how to speak properly. All he manages to say are the most aggravating things,” Rupert remarked with a hint of frustration in his voice.

He paused thoughtfully before continuing, “Helping him through this situation wouldn’t be difficult, but Jacob’s sheer incompetence makes it a problem. This won’t be the last time we have to deal with him. Xavier and Aveline can’t be the ones carrying the burden of his family forever.”

Lauren frowned, clearly displeased. “Honestly, I think Aveline should just take control of the company.”

Rupert remained silent for a moment, then Lauren added, “She’s already overwhelmed as the lead architect, hardly ever home. If she takes on running the company too, when will I ever get the chance to hold my grandchild? When will you get to hold your great-grandchild?”

Rupert only sipped his tea, his expression unreadable. Deep down, he suspected that Aveline’s reluctance to have children wasn’t just about her busy schedule. The real reason was that she was still harboring resentment towards Xavier, unable to forgive him completely.

Lauren continued, “Does Jacob really need a small, debt-ridden company like that?”

“Dad,” Lauren said firmly, “if Aveline refuses to help her father, then I don’t see why we should either. It might actually be better if the company just goes bankrupt. That way, Jacob won’t keep showing up, begging for projects or assistance with his debts.”

Rupert frowned thoughtfully. “I never asked him how much he actually owes. A few tens of millions would be one thing, but I’m worried the debt might be in the hundreds of millions.”

Lauren added, “Aveline knew he was coming but didn’t warn us in advance. Dad, what do you think? Should we call Aveline over and discuss this with her?”

Rupert shook his head slightly. “There’s no need to rush. The creditors aren’t banging down the Suttons’ door just yet. Let’s wait until Xavier returns.”

Meanwhile, at the Sutton residence, Josephine sat in the study, her eyes fixed on the computer screen for nearly half an hour without typing a single word. The script she was supposed to write felt incredibly difficult to get started on.

If she couldn’t produce a decent script, Leona would probably struggle to help her out.

Just then, a soft knock interrupted her thoughts. Hilda entered the room. “Josie, Mr. Henderson is here.”

Josephine raised an eyebrow in surprise. “Why is he here?”

Hilda replied, “He doesn’t look well. Something seems to be wrong. Your mom wants you downstairs immediately.”

Josephine stood up, a knot tightening in her stomach. “It must be about Eileen’s case.”

Downstairs in the living room, Gerald was speaking to Courtney. “I’m very sorry, but I can’t take your case. You’re suing Aveline, and Xavier has made it clear he doesn’t want me involved, so…”

Courtney responded flatly, “It doesn’t matter. I’ve already found a competent lawyer for my case.”

Both Courtney and Josephine gasped in unison, “What?”

Courtney’s voice trembled with disbelief. “How is that even possible? The police couldn’t find anything, so how did Fiona manage to?”

“Could the footage be fabricated?” Josephine asked nervously.

Gerald answered, “I’m not sure. But the court has already accepted this as evidence. The technician who analyzed it is well-known, and the court has relied on his expertise in several past cases, which were crucial to the verdict.”

Hearing this, Josephine’s face instantly turned pale, a wave of dread washing over her.

She asked in a shaky voice, “So… are we going to lose this case?”

Gerald tried to reassure her, “I still need to have a technician review the latest evidence myself. It also depends on how the judge interprets it.”

He gave a small, determined smile. “Don’t worry. I’ll do everything I can.”

Josephine nodded, trying to steady her nerves. “Should I call Eileen over now? I think you need to have a serious talk with her.”