Urging Him to Get a Divorce (Aveline and Xavier) novel Chapter 714

“It was just an accident. You’re acting like someone tried to kill you,” Gerald said, his tone sharp. “Fiona, aren’t you even going to try to talk her out of this? You know making a false accusation is a serious crime.”

Aveline shot him a cold, hard stare, refusing to waste a single word on what she considered utter nonsense.

Gerald, misreading her silence as guilt, pressed on, “You should really drop the lawsuit. After all, Josie is your sister by blood. Don’t make things uglier than they need to be.”

“You’ve never been able to get over your hatred for her mother breaking up your parents’ marriage,” Aveline said quietly but firmly. “But if anyone’s to blame, it’s your father, not Josie. She’s innocent.”

Despite everything he had said, Aveline remained silent, her gaze icy and unwavering. Gerald frowned, clearly frustrated.

“Giving me that glare won’t convince me you’re right,” he muttered.

Turning her attention to Fiona, Aveline added with a hint of disdain, “Your firm really ought to consider firing some of its less competent lawyers. Losing so many cases can only hurt its reputation.”

Fiona chuckled softly, amused. “He actually thinks Josie is innocent. It’s not that he’s stupid.”

Gerald, irritated, stood up abruptly. “I’m not going to waste my time arguing with you women.”

“Funny, you’re the one who came running here,” Fiona shot back sarcastically. “We never asked for you.”

“Mr. Henderson, save your nonsense for the judge. We’ll see how he views your arguments,” Fiona said coolly.

Gerald stormed out of Fiona’s office, his face set in a grim expression.

“That was completely random,” Fiona muttered under her breath.

Katie, watching him leave, commented quietly, “I think Mr. Henderson’s starting to panic. He knows he’s going to lose this case.”

Fiona gave Katie’s shoulder a friendly pat. “Even my assistant is smarter than a lawyer like him who’s been practicing for years.”

Aveline said flatly, “Gerald’s been blinded by Josie. He wasn’t like this before.”

Just like Xavier, who had also been fooled by Josie, choosing to believe her over Aveline.

Fiona said meaningfully, “Josie must have some serious charm to wrap any man around her finger like that.”

Aveline remained silent, her face unreadable.

Katie glanced between Fiona and Aveline, then spoke cautiously, “I’m going to say something a bit harsh, but a woman who can replace the wife must be pretty capable. Josephine must’ve learned all her tricks from her mother.”

Just then, the law firm’s director stepped out. Spotting Xavier, he immediately approached with a polite greeting. “Mr. Beltran, what brings you here?”

He glanced at Gerald, then as if an idea struck him, added, “Are you here to see Gerald?”

Xavier nodded in return.

Gerald sneered, “He’s here for his wife, not me. Or maybe to kick me.”

The director looked confused. “Gerald, what kind of joke is that? I don’t understand.”

“Mr. Beltran, please come inside,” the director invited.

Ignoring Gerald, Xavier walked into the building. “I’m here to see Fiona.”

“Oh, Fiona just got back. She’s in her office, probably discussing a case with Ms. Sutton,” the director informed him.

Hearing this, Xavier confirmed that Aveline was indeed here. He headed upstairs, exchanged a few polite words with the director, then made his way toward Fiona’s office.