When Love Breaks (Josephine) novel Chapter 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.

She 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 became a reality.

Yvan was simply here for the drama.

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 time abroad 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 name for 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.