Urging Him to Get a Divorce novel Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Immediately realizing what she had said, Jasmine looked embarrassed.

Aveline was planning to get a divorce. Why would Xavier introduce Sebastian to her?

Besides, everyone who knew Aveline was well aware of how coldly Xavier treated her.

But Aveline didn’t seem to care. She said flatly, “Fiona introduced us. Mr. Harmon is her cousin.”

Seeing the calm look on Aveline’s face, Jasmine breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, “I see. Well, we owe her a big meal, I guess.”

Aveline nodded. “Of course. Let me check my emails and see if his secretary has sent me the project info.”

The water was boiling. Julian stood up to make them tea.

Meanwhile, Aveline turned on the computer and checked her email inbox. Sebastian’s secretary had emailed her the project info ten minutes ago, so she downloaded it and printed it out.

As they went through the profile, they realized the project was even bigger than they thought. The investment alone was ten figures, and according to Crestmark Group’s budget proposal, the scenic design fee would be at least two million dollars.

Jasmine and Julian were thrilled. Aveline, too, was determined that the studio would make its mark with this project.

She was no longer content with a small studio. Instead, she aimed to start a company. Furthermore, over the years, her work on overseas orders had earned her a solid reputation

abroad. She was confident their

company could go international.

The three spent the entire day passionately discussing their design proposal in the studio, even ordering takeout for lunch.

As night fell, Jasmine and Julian left. Aveline walked into the kitchen to make herself some pasta.

Just as she set the plate down on the table, her phone rang. It was her father, Jacob Sutton.

Glancing at his name flashing on the screen, she chose to ignore it. It was never good news when

he called.

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While she was eating her pasta, Jacob called her three times in a row, but she never picked up.

Then he gave up and resorted to messages. “Why didn’t you pick up?”

“Come home. I need to talk to you.”

She left the messages on read.

After dinner, she researched the project and its competitors until she felt sleepy. She showered and went to sleep.

For the next few days, she focused on preparing their bid for the project at the studio with Jasmine and Julian, hoping to impress Sebastian.

She had asked Fiona for insights and also watched interviews and reports about him, which confirmed that he was a man with exceptionally high standards.

Jacob called her a few more times, but she continued to ignore him, so he sent her texts to berate

her.

As for Xavier, there were no calls or messages.

She didn’t get it. She had stated clearly in the divorce agreement that she wanted nothing. Why hadn’t he contacted her to finalize the divorce?

But for now, her sole priority was Crestmark Group’s resort project. She intended to nail it first, and then have Fiona urge Xavier to proceed with the divorce.

Finally, the only material they needed for the bid registration was the certificates from the design awards Aveline had won over the years. She turned her suitcase upside down, but still couldn’t

find them.

After a moment’s thought, she figured she must have left them at Winslow Heights. It seemed she had to go back to fetch them.

The apartm Xavie

with both a fingerprint scanner and a passcode. She didn’t know if ngerprint access or changed the code.

ack at night. If she couldn’t get in, perhaps Xavier could open the door- as there to answer.

fell, she drove back

Out of habit, she d

low Heights, skipping dinner.

erground parking lot

upon

arrival.

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Of the three parking spaces assigned to Xavier’s unit, two were occupied by his cars. The third- the one where she used to park–was now taken by a yellow Maserati.

She didn’t even have to check the license plate. A glance at the familiar dangling ornament hanging from the windshield was enough for her to know it was Josephine’s car.

The license plate only confirmed it.

In the entire year she had lived here, Josephine’s car had never once appeared here.

It made sense because she would never invite Josephine over.

And at least Xavier had had the decency to meet her elsewhere.

But now, Josephine’s car was here, brazenly parked at the home Aveline had once shared with Xavier.

Aveline tightened her grip on the steering wheel, drove out of the parking lot, and parked in an empty spot in the outdoor parking area.

Then she entered the building. She had left her access card behind when she moved out, so she had to approach the concierge on duty on the first floor.

He greeted her, “Good evening, Mrs. Beltran.”

Not bothering to explain, she gave a nod and said, “Good evening. Could you please swipe me in?”

Assuming she had forgotten her access card, the concierge smiled and nodded, then walked with her to the elevator.

ng at the apartment door, Aveline hesitated for a moment before pressing the doorbell. She want to give Xavier the wr

Or worse, she might walk

But after she waited

She had alre

only inter

idea.

nd Josephine, which would make things so awkward.

to one came to open the door.

rbell. If they were in the bedroom, they’d been warned, Besides, she tudy, not the bedroom.

tried her fingerprint.

he door unlocked.

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On second thought, perhaps Xavier had forgotten to delete her fingerprint.

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She pushed the door open and was about to step inside when suddenly, the sound of a door opening and a familiar woman’s chuckle came from behind her.

She turned around.

There were two apartments on each floor. Seeking solitude, Xavier had also bought the unit across the hall, which had been vacant ever since.

Xavier and Josephine were just stepping out of the opposite apartment.

Josephine smiled brightly and said, “I love it. Thank you, Darling. I’ll move in tonight.”

Looking at her, Xavier nodded. “As you wish.”

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