He Wants Two Wives She Wants a Divorce novel Chapter 2

"Everything stated is in accordance with the law. As for the child, I won't let him stay with you, given your immoral conduct," Victoria said and made it clear that she'd never taken advantage of him.

"You haven't earned a single dollar in our five years of marriage, so why should I split my earnings with you?" Leon ruthlessly asked.

"I've been taking care of you and Edwin for all these years," she replied.

He looked at her indifferently. "So?"

So? Victoria felt as if she was meeting him for the first time.

"If you're thinking about using marital assets to cover your mother's expensive medical bills, you should give up on that idea now." Leon tossed the divorce papers onto the coffee table.

Victoria stared at him and asked, "What do you mean?"

"There are no marital assets," Leon clarified. "If you don't trust me, you can file for divorce and have the court investigate."

Victoria froze. After a brief moment of shock, the realization hit her.

From the first time she'd questioned him about the perfume to their current confrontation, he'd transferred all marital assets away.

She should've known something was off when she overheard that conversation at the door, and now it was clear that he'd planned it all.

He'd been waiting for her to discover the truth and confront him, so he could smoothly propose his absurd demand to maintain the family while having a mistress.

"Hah! You're really something," Victoria jeered inwardly.

Then, she looked up and said, "Fine. Just sign it. I only want the child." Now that she'd completely seen through him, she knew he'd been meticulous in covering everything up and leaving no evidence.

Leon signed. His handwriting was as elegant and refined as his appearance, but Victoria found it utterly disgusting.

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The next morning, they headed to the courthouse to submit their divorce application.

Through the process, Leon showed no reluctance or guilt and maintained the same calm demeanor he'd always had.

As Victoria signed the documents, she glanced at him. She couldn't help wondering how he'd managed to treat her so well for years despite never loving her.

What was their marriage even supposed to mean?

"Your divorce application has been accepted. There's a one-month cooling-off period. For 30 days starting May 13th, you can come over to revoke the application if either party wishes to cancel the divorce," the staff explained while handing them the divorce receipt.

"Between June 13th and July 12th, you may bring the required documents to collect your divorce certificate. If you do not, the divorce application will be automatically withdrawn."

They each took their copy.

Upon leaving the courthouse, Victoria didn't return home with Leon. Instead, she went to see her best friend, Susie Sutton. She needed someone to talk to about something this big.

When she arrived at Susie's place, the latter had just gotten out of bed. She noticed Victoria's low spirits and asked with concern, "Why the long face? Did something happen?"

"Leon and I got a divorce," Victoria said calmly, though her heart felt as if it were being torn apart.

She'd truly loved him, and it'd be a lie to say she wasn't in pain.

Susie was utterly baffled and didn't believe her words. "Stop kidding around. Everyone knows Leon treats you so well. Even if everyone else gets divorced, there's no way he'd agree with how much he dotes on you."

"It's true," Victoria stated with a serious expression.

Noticing her reaction, Susie realized she wasn't joking and immediately pressed for details. Victoria told her everything.