Novel1Chapter 264 Zayn had no idea that his vulgarity would be used against him in court. They would serve as proof of his refusal to cooperate with mediation, his volatile temper, and his tendency toward domestic violence.
"Mr. Forbes, are you refusing to mediate?" Xavier asked.
"Go to hell with your damn mediation!" Zayn snapped.
Even the most patient mediator had their limits. Without another word, Xavier ended the call.
A month later, the court session proceeded as scheduled. As expected, Zayn didn't show up.
Just as William had predicted, Zayn's absence changed nothing. The court reviewed the evidence, assessed his conduct, and swiftly ruled in favor of the divorce.
As Josephine stepped out of the courthouse, a wave of relief washed over her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe was finally divorced. She was finally free.
Three men waited for her at the entrance-Ethan, Yvan, and Zayn.
Ethan had accompanied her to the hearing. Over the past month, they had grown closer. They were only a step away from making things official.
Zayn showed up because he knew it was the final ruling. There was nothing he could do to change the outcome. All he could do was stand there and watch as the divorce beca reality.
Yvan was simply here for the .
He noticed how Josephine clung to Ethan's arm but said nothing. Instead, he lit a cigarette, turned away, and walked off.
As he left, memories from their tabroad played in his mind.
Back then, Josephine had just been a rookie director. She only took on small projects like commercials and promotional videos. She had never directed a full-length film before.
Yvan, on the other hand, had already made a nfor himself. He was the lead singer of a rising band.
One day, he had dragged him out of bed to go to the supermarket just to pick Josephine up. The moment she saw him, she grinned at him like an idiot.
He had spent the night rehearing and tried to catch up on sleep during the day. But no matter how much he slept, exhaustion still clung to him.
Seeing her goofy smile, he walked up and flicked her forehead.
"Quit grinning like a fool. Stop buying so much crap if you can't carry them. I'm dead tired, and you're makingcget you. Just hurry up and chwithYvan said.
When Josephine saw how drained Yvan looked, she obediently followed him to the car.
On the drive back, she excitedly told him about her first opportunity to direct a real film.
At that time, Yvan wasn't aware of her talent in filming. He assumed she $ being scammed. Without hesitation, he slammed on the brakes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Which bastard tricked you this time?" "What bastard? It's a woman," she replied.
"Wow. So now you're charming both men and women, huh?" Yvan said sarcastically.
Josephine covered her mouth and laughed. "What nonsense are you on about?" Great. She actually thought it was a compliment. It was pointless talking to her.
Yvan clenched his jaw and kept driving. "You're exactly the type to get scammed and still thank them for it," he remarked.
"She's different. She's a good person, and I trust her. Besides, making films has always been my dream," Josephine insisted. "Yeah? Well, the ones who seem trustworthy are the most dangerous. Ever heard of a wolf in sheep's clothing?" Josephine fell silent. Yvan refused to support her decision no matter what she said.
When he sensed her disappointment, Yvan scoffed.
"You're unbelievable. Here I am worrying about you, and you're mad atNone other gersoninn Waverton who cares about you like I do. If you don't wantinterfering, fine. Just say the word. Go wherever the hell you want. I won't say anything." "I'm not mad at you," she replied softly.
"Then why are you pouting?" he questioned.
Josephine immediately pressed her lips into a thin line.
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