Julian glanced at Aveline and added , " Good looks don't excuse bad behavior . " Jasmine smiled at him . " Julian , you're handsome too , but you're definitely not a jerk . " When teased , Julian felt his face flush slightly . He glanced at Aveline again . But Aveline was walking straight ahead , not noticing the exchange . She just smiled faintly and said nothing . She thought , " I made her stance clear just now . Xavier will probably stop thinking I was just throwing a fit . " In the next few days , she needed to find time to meet him and get the divorce certificate as soon as possible , so he wouldn't think she was putting on an act . Xavier and Gerald stepped into the elevator . Gerald reached out to press the button for the 18th floor , then turned to Xavier . " You're the only one who'd put up with her for so many years . " There was a calm stillness in Xavier's dark eyes . He stared at the elevator numbers in silence , saying nothing . Gerald pressed , " She's just bold because she's your wife . What are you hesitating for ? Sign the agreement . Once it's done , she'll definitely regret it and come crawling back to you . " Xavier's voice remained calm . " I'm not hesitating . I'll sign it whenever she sets a time . " Hearing that , Gerald immediately laughed , " She's just stalling . If you really push for it , she'll be scared out of her wits . " Xavier smiled casually . It seemed that he didn't care . They got off the elevator and entered the presidential suite , Gerald looked around , grinning . " Did you have this décor done to Josie's taste ? If she knows , she'll be yelling , asking to stay here . " Xavier walked to the wine cabinet and poured a glass of whiskey . " Leona and Brielle are coming . Want a drink ? " Gerald walked over . " Leona always likes Josie . If you and Aveline really get divorced , she'll 0.00 % 08:29 definitely push you to marry Josie . Xavier took a sip of whiskey , then walked silently to the floor - to - ceiling window to look out at the view Gerald pulled out his phone . " I'll call Josie over . " He dialed the number and spoke into the receiver , " Josie ... Yeah ? Where's your darling ? He's in the presidential suite on the 18th floor , Room 8. Hurry over . You'll love this place . " A few minutes later , the doorbell rang , Gerald smiled and looked at Xavier . " She's here already You gonna open the door , or me ? " Xavier , still standing by the floor - to - ceiling window , glanced back at him briefly before turning his gaze back outside . " Guess you're still playing the ' cool guy ' act , " Gerald joked . " Fine , I'll do it . " He walked over and opened the door . Josephine stood outside . When she saw Gerald , she asked right away , " Where's my darling ? " Gerald pouted and nodded toward the room , signaling that Xavier was inside . Josephine grabbed his arm with one hand , lowering her voice . " Aveline's here . Did you run into her ? " Gerald's face darkened . " We met her in the lobby . She was unfriendly to me , and even with Xavier , she still put on airs . Real rude . " A flicker of calculation crossed Josephine's eyes . " And Xavier , what about him ? " Gerald said , " Of course , he's annoyed . He's in there drinking now . Hurry in and comfort him . He'll cheer up as soon as he sees you . " Josephine shot Gerald a glare , pretending to be annoyed at his teasing , then walked into the suite with a bright smile . *** Lunch was a lavish spread . After the meal , Vivian left first . The two architects exchanged contact information with Aveline and the others before heading back to the construction site . Aveline , Jasmine , and Julian went upstairs , and the three gathered in Julian's room to analyze the site and discuss design concepts and themes . 0.00 % 08:29 Chapter 11 233 Vouchers One of Julian's college classmates , now a designer on the Mount Ardwood Resort project team . learned that Julian was here and invited him out for dinner . Julian asked Aveline and Jasmine if they wanted to join , but neither felt like drinking , so they declined . After Julian left , Jasmine scrolled through Mount Ardwood travel guides on her phone . " Everyone online says the night market here has tons of good food , and it opens at six . Wanna go ? " Aveline hadn't relaxed in ages . Thinking a walk outside would do her good , she nodded in agreement . The two got ready and headed out . As soon as they stepped out of the elevator , Aveline heard a familiar child's voice calling her . " Aveline ! It's Aveline ! " She turned toward the sound and spotted Leona with her son , along with Brielle and her daughter , walking toward the elevator . The one calling her was Brielle's five - year - old daughter , Valentina Henderson . Valentina had always felt a special bond with Aveline . She loved being with Aveline and always gushed about Aveline's beauty . " Tina . Brielle , " Aveline greeted them softly . Then she caught sight of Leona's cold expression and looked away . Brielle spoke warmly , " Aveline , you're here too ? I thought you wouldn't come to Josie's celebration party . " Leona let out a cold snort . " You only acknowledge Brielle ? I don't recall Josie inviting you . You followed Xavier here , didn't you ? " Aveline st alm , replying to her steadily , " I'm here for work . " red again , clearly unconvinced . ne couldn't hold back anymore and spoke up for Aveline , " Ms. Beltran , we really are here work . " " Work ? What work could she pos Brielle quickly elbowed I besides pestering my brother all day ? " Leona scoffed . enough . " 0.00 %