Urging Him to Get a Divorce (Aveline and Xavier) novel Chapter 783

**A Divorce**

The Patriarch cast a fleeting glance at the butler, who nodded in understanding before stepping forward to escort Jacob out of the room.

Josephine had never envisioned herself caught in such a demeaning predicament. It was Jacob who had insisted she accompany him, believing it would strengthen their bond, yet now she found herself reeling from a harsh slap and a torrent of insults spewed by Leona. The humiliation stung, sharp and biting, as if she had been struck not just physically but emotionally. Her heart raced, pounding in her chest like a caged bird desperate to escape, and she bolted toward the main gate, yearning to flee the scene that felt like a suffocating nightmare.

As she dashed away, Jacob’s desperate voice echoed behind her, a mix of frustration and concern lacing his words. “Josie! Come back!” But Josephine didn’t stop. The weight of her shame propelled her forward, each step a silent plea for freedom, leaving Jacob with no choice but to turn back to the Patriarch, his voice steady but tinged with urgency. “Patriarch, I respect your authority, but I need a proper answer regarding this situation.”

“Don’t forget, I’m Xavier’s father-in-law,” the Patriarch replied, his tone firm, underscoring the gravity of the family ties involved. The implication hung heavy in the air, a reminder of the intricate web of relationships that had led to this moment.

Jacob then shifted his gaze to Aveline, his expression earnest, a flicker of hope igniting within him. “Aveline, Josie is your sister. You have to seek justice for her as well, do you understand?”

Aveline met his gaze with a cold stare, her silence a chilling response that spoke volumes.

Jacob’s brow furrowed in frustration, the knot in his stomach tightening as he sensed the growing divide. When the butler approached him once more, urging him to leave, he had no choice but to comply, his heart heavy with unresolved issues that lingered like a storm cloud overhead.

As they exited, the living room erupted with the sounds of Leona’s wailing and curses, a cacophony of chaos that hung in the air like a dark cloud. Rupert, seated nearby, glanced at Leona with a mix of annoyance and pity. “Xavier, I have no interest in viewing any recordings or videos. Just give them to Leona. This is between her and her husband; let them sort it out themselves.”

“If Leona needs me, her grandfather, to defend her, she knows where to find me,” he added, his voice firm yet weary, the burden of family loyalty weighing heavily on his shoulders.

“Everyone, it’s time to rest,” he commanded, rising from his seat and making his way upstairs, Lauren supporting him as they ascended, their footsteps echoing in the tense silence.

Xavier wrapped his arm around Aveline’s shoulders, guiding her toward the exit, his heart racing with thoughts of the chaos they were leaving behind.

Leona, noticing their departure, looked up, fury igniting in her eyes as if she were a volcano ready to erupt. “Xavier! Aveline! You’re doing this on purpose, aren’t you? You’re getting revenge on me, right?”

Aveline, overwhelmed by Leona’s madness, shrugged off Xavier’s arm and strode away, determined to distance herself from the chaos that threatened to engulf them all.

**Chapter 703**

Xavier chose to disregard Leona’s outburst, following closely behind Aveline, his mind racing with thoughts of the evening’s events and the emotional fallout that lay ahead.

In the living room, only Brielle and Marcus remained. Marcus stood frozen, his complexion pale and his expression vacant, as if he had been stripped of all vitality. He felt as though he were teetering on the edge of a precipice, knowing that his fate was grim, a heavy weight pressing down on his chest.

Brielle, meanwhile, was at Leona’s side, attempting to reason with her. “Leona, after everything that’s happened, you’re still blaming Xavier and Aveline? If it weren’t for them, you’d likely still be oblivious to the truth.”

Leona’s teeth clenched in anger, her emotions a tempest swirling within her. “They knew everything from the start! How else could they have those recordings and videos?”

Brielle sighed, exasperated, her patience wearing thin. “I remember Mom saying she tried to warn you. She even mentioned that it was Xavier who noticed Marcus getting too close to another woman and advised you to be cautious.”

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