Urging Him to Get a Divorce (Aveline and Xavier) novel Chapter 784

**TITLE: A Divorce 784**

**Chapter 784**

Josephine’s voice sliced through the charged atmosphere, disbelief lacing her words. “Are you seriously out of your mind? Even if they decide to pay, there’s absolutely no way they would hand over 200 million!”

Jacob, his demeanor stoic, merely shrugged in response. “He’s just a son-in-law. If it were Xavier, they would probably write the check without a second thought.”

The very mention of Xavier felt like a dagger twisting deep within Josephine, reigniting a storm of bitterness and resentment that had long been simmering beneath the surface. The painful reality of not being able to secure Xavier’s support was a wound that refused to heal, amplifying her feelings of anger and despair.

Jacob mulled over the situation, convinced that it was time for Courtney to step in and bring some clarity to Josephine’s chaotic thoughts. “You should really reach out to your mom. Get her take on this. Maybe she’ll see things my way and agree that we need to act swiftly, demanding compensation starting tomorrow.”

At the sound of her mother’s name, a flicker of calmness washed over Josephine, albeit briefly. It struck her like a bolt of lightning that she hadn’t spoken to Courtney since the incident that had thrust them into this dire predicament. The thought of reconnecting with her mother offered a small anchor in the turbulent sea of her emotions, a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.

Taking a deep, steadying breath, Josephine reached for her phone and dialed Courtney’s number, her heart racing with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation.

Meanwhile, Courtney lay awake in her bed, the weight of Eileen’s outrageous demand for 100 million pressing heavily on her mind, robbing her of sleep.

When Josephine’s call shattered the stillness of the night, Courtney’s heart quickened, a wave of worry and urgency flooding her senses. “Josie, what’s going on?” she answered, her voice tinged with concern.

Despite the familiarity of her mother’s voice, Josephine found it difficult to articulate her thoughts clearly; the words spilled out in disjointed fragments. “It’s… it’s complicated. I… I ran into Marcus…”

Courtney’s expression morphed into one of fury, her cheeks flushing with anger. “You foolish girl! You’ve completely ruined everything!”

“Why on earth would you meet Marcus in such a public place? Couldn’t you have found somewhere more discreet?”

Josephine felt the sting of humiliation creeping back, the laughter of Aveline echoing in her mind like a haunting refrain. With her mother’s reprimands raining down upon her, the weight of resentment grew heavier, and tears began to spill down her cheeks, each one a testament to her frustration.

“It was the middle of the night! I had no idea they’d be awake and wandering over to my villa!”

Courtney’s frown deepened as she absorbed her daughter’s defense. “Maybe they were already aware of your relationship with Marcus. It’s possible they’ve been keeping tabs on you.”

Josephine’s eyes widened in disbelief, her heart racing. “What? How could they possibly know?”

Courtney was seething, her frustration palpable. If only Josephine were standing before her, she would have given her a good shake. “You still don’t grasp the gravity of this situation, do you? Think about Xavier. You know he’s been making your life a nightmare lately.”

Josephine’s frustration boiled over, her voice rising in defiance. “Stop lecturing me! Just tell me what I should do now!”

After a moment of contemplation, Courtney’s voice softened slightly, yet her resolve remained firm. “Well, since things have spiraled this far, you might as well go all in. Listen to your father. Stay put, and insist that Marcus took advantage of you. You need to demand compensation from them.”

“Leona wouldn’t want this scandal to tarnish her reputation either. She seems like someone who is deeply concerned about her social standing,” Josephine countered, trying to reason with her mother.

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