Valentina happily threw her hands in the air . Then she took the phone back from Xavier and sent a message to Aveline . [ Auntie , Uncle agreed to take me to your place . Tell me your address . ] Aveline had only mentioned it casually and didn't expect Xavier to agree ; she had thought he would refuse . But she didn't mind Valentina staying at her studio for the night , so she replied : [ Auntie is still at the BBQ restaurant , in private dining room 203. You can come here and we can go home together . ] Valentina quickly told Xavier . Xavier nodded . " We're in private dining room 202. Tell your auntie to let us know when she's leaving . " Valentina quickly sent a message to Aveline . Aveline replied that she would . Fiona noticed Aveline's expression and leaned closer . " What's wrong ? Is Xavier still bothering you ? " Aveline said calmly , " He's sending Valentina over to my place . " She had only mentioned it casually , thinking Xavier wouldn't agree , but he actually did . He's disliked her so much all these years , and now they're getting a divorce . Why would he let his most beloved niece spend the night at her place ? Fiona hit the nail on the head . " Valentina is getting in the way of his alone time with Josephine . " Sebastian glanced at the two of them , then impassively picked up his glass and took a sip of wine . Less than half an hour later , while Aveline was in the middle of a lively chat with Sebastian and Fiona , Xavier called . Aveline thought it was Valentina calling , so she picked up her phone and answered , " Hello , Valentina . " Xavier's deep , rich voice came through the phone , " It's getting late . Valentina needs to go back , take a bath , and go to sleep . " Aveline : " ... Just bring her to private dining room 203. " Xavier : " You've been drinking , haven't you ? " 0.0 % 19:00 Aveline understood he was worried she would drive . " I'll call a designated driver service . " Xavier : " There's no way I'm letting Valentina ride in a car driven by a stranger . She'll ride with me . You can do what- ever you want with your car . We're waiting for you in the parking lot , so hurry up and come out . " If she weren't afraid of hurting Valentina's feelings , Aveline would have hung up and ignored the domineering man . " Got it . " Aveline replied irritably before hanging up . Then, with an apologetic look , she explained to Sebastian and Fiona that she had to leave early . Fiona rolled her eyes . " Is Xavier treating you like a nanny now ? " Don't do this again . You're divorced , so you're not Valentina's aunt anymore . " Aveline smiled faintly . " I know . " Of course she knew it wouldn't happen again , but she couldn't just refuse Valentina outright . She should explain it to her properly . Sebastian looked at her . " It's okay , you can go ahead . Fiona and I will stay a bit longer before we leave . " Aveline apologized again , then grabbed her purse and left the private dining room . Just then , Xavier , Josephine , and Valentina also came out of the private dining room next door . When Valentina saw Aveline , she happily ran towards her , " Auntie . " Aveline didn't even look at Xavier and Josephine . She gave Valentina a smile and took her hand . Valentina smelled a faint scent of alcohol and asked , " Auntie , did you drink ? " Aveline nodded . " Mhm , I had a little . " Valentina smiled . " Even after drinking , you still smell good , Auntie . " Aveline smiled . This child was so good to her , she found it really hard to refuse her , not wanting to disappoint or upset her . She ignored Xavier and Josephine , holding Valentina's hand as she went downstairs and out of the restaurant . The driver had already pulled the black Bentley out of the parking spot . Seeing them come out , he quickly opened the car door . Aveline took out her phone to find a designated driver service , but Xavier said , " Just give your keys to the driver to drive your car . Tell him the address . " 41.2 % 19:00 Chapter 40 Aveline glanced at Xavier , understanding that he hadn't been drinking and could drive . She said nothing , took the car keys from her purse , gave them to the driver , and then told him the address . Josephine , who had been staring at her without a word , now spoke up , " Sister , where is this ? Did you buy a house there or are you renting ? " Aveline ignored Josephine , not even giving her a glance , and got into the back seat with Valentina . Josephine put on a wronged expression for Xavier to see . 88.6 %