# Chapter 711: The Divorce Standoff
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 711 of "My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire Reviews." This chapter is packed with family tension, sharp words, and a showdown that will leave you both satisfied and eager for more. So grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and let's dive into this rollercoaster of emotions together!
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The air in the Horton family home was thick with tension as Oliver shot a smug glance at his son Jake, who had fallen uncharacteristically silent. A sneer curled across Oliver's lips—he thought he had the upper hand. The old man practically reveled in what he believed was a tactical victory.
"Haven't you got anything to say now?" Oliver taunted, his voice dripping with mockery. "Just a moment ago, you were so sure this wasn't going to happen. Why the silence? Let me make this clear—if you're thinking about changing your mind, this is your absolute last chance!"
Jake kept his gaze lowered, his voice calm and measured like still water. "I said it wasn't going to happen because... well, the courthouse doesn't process divorces and marriages on the same day, Dad. Isn't that just basic knowledge?"
Oliver's smug expression crumbled instantly, replaced by a dark scowl that darkened his entire face. His eyes blazed with fury as he glared at his son. "Is that how you talk to me now?!"
But Jake remained as unshaken as a mountain. "I'm simply providing you with some essential information, Father."
Oliver took a deep, ragged breath, his chest heaving with barely contained rage. "Fine, fine, you ungrateful brat! Today, I swear on everything, I'm going to throw both you and your mother out of this house!"
With those harsh words hanging in the air, Oliver stormed toward the door, his footsteps heavy with fury. Jake silently followed behind him, his expression unreadable. Marisa and Selena exchanged uncertain glances with old Mrs. Horton before deciding to trail after the two men. After all, this divorce situation affected them deeply too—without it, Marisa couldn't marry Oliver, and Selena couldn't shed her status as an illegitimate daughter to become an official Horton.
Jake turned toward Keira, hesitating for a moment. "The board meeting..."
He paused, at a loss for how to request time off. With the company so new, the board consisted of just the two of them.
Oliver interrupted with a bitter laugh. "What's the matter? Looking for excuses to skip out? Your company just started—what kind of board meeting could you possibly be holding?"
Jake furrowed his brow. "What I meant was that the board meeting can wait. Right now, I need to go with my mother to the courthouse."
Keira nodded gracefully, her voice gentle but decisive. "Alright, take care of your business first, and we'll reschedule."
She glanced meaningfully at Lewis and old Mrs. Horton. Since they had all agreed to spend more time with the elderly matriarch, Keira thought it wise to remain at the estate as well. She turned back to Jake. "After you're done, just report on the company's progress here at home."
Old Mrs. Horton visibly brightened at Keira's suggestion—she had always held a soft spot for Jake. Keira knew this arrangement would give Jake more opportunities to visit, perhaps bridging the emotional distance that had grown within the family over the years.
And true enough, after Keira spoke, a faint smile touched old Mrs. Horton's lips.
Though subtle, Keira caught it clearly.
She couldn't help but sigh inwardly. It was truly said that elders always carry deep, unspoken feelings for their children and grandchildren.
Jake understood exactly what Keira was doing. He looked at the old lady with newfound warmth in his eyes and nodded solemnly. "Understood. From now on, I'll come by every day to update you on the company's affairs."
He realized then that old Mrs. Horton's time on this earth was limited. Every day spent with her was precious—a gift he couldn't afford to waste.
After bidding farewell to old Mrs. Horton, Jake followed Oliver out the door.
Oliver's car sat in the vast garage, and they all walked there together. On the way, Selena cast a sly look at Jake and let out a mocking laugh. "Jake, are you really serious about visiting Great-Grandma every day? Or is it because you're after her shares?"
Oliver scoffed, adding fuel to the fire. "Him? That old lady would never leave her shares to him! She's always had it out for our side of the family. Do you honestly think visiting her every day will get you anything? You're wasting your time, boy. I bet you're just using this as an excuse to come crawling back home."
Jake's expression tightened, but he said nothing, holding his tongue like a warrior of restraint.
Arriving at the garage, Oliver stood beside his luxury car and looked at Jake with disdain. "You've just started out—you don't even have a car. How exactly do you plan to get to the courthouse?"
To Oliver's complete shock, Jake pulled out a bus card from his pocket. "I took the bus to get here, so I'll take it back the same way."
Oliver's jaw dropped. "You're going to take the bus?!"
Jake smiled—a smile that held neither bitterness nor anger, but quiet confidence. "Why not? If other people can ride the bus, why can't I? Dad, I've already told you—I'm not relying on you anymore. So don't expect to control my life."
With those words, Jake turned and walked away, his back straight and head held high like a man who had nothing to prove and everything to gain.
Oliver stared at his son's retreating figure, his face twisting with rage. "That little bastard! He's just trying to make me feel sorry for him, isn't he? With that attitude, I'd never pity him! What in the world did I do to deserve such a disrespectful son?!"
Selena immediately latched onto her father's arm, her voice sweet as honey. "Dad, you still have me and Mom."
Oliver's features finally relaxed slightly. "Yes... I still have you two."
He climbed into his car, a cold laugh escaping his lips. "Let's go. We'll see if his mother has the guts to actually follow through with this!"
Jake had grown up and become rebellious, sure—but Oliver was absolutely certain that Melissa would never dare show up at the courthouse to actually go through with the divorce!
He could already picture her calling him in a while, making pitiful excuses about not having transportation. Or perhaps she'd arrive and suddenly claim she forgot her ID. Either way, today's divorce simply wasn't going to happen.
Filled with self-assured confidence, Oliver drove straight to the civil affairs office.
Sure enough, when he arrived, Melissa and Jake were nowhere to be seen. A triumphant smile spread across his face as he immediately called Melissa. "Where are you? Don't tell me you're backing out now."
But before he could even finish his sentence, he heard a breathless, hurried voice from around the corner. "I'm here! I'm here!"
Oliver snapped his head around, his confident smile freezing on his face.
There was Melissa—wearing sneakers, slightly sweaty, pedaling toward him on a rental bike.
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And that's where we leave this chapter! The showdown at the courthouse is about to unfold, and I must say—I am LIVING for this moment!
## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
What an absolutely satisfying chapter! Watching Oliver get knocked down a peg or two is pure delight. The way Jake confidently stood his ground, refusing to be manipulated or belittled, was truly inspiring. And that ending? Melissa showing up on a rental bike, ruining all of Oliver's smug expectations—priceless! The emotional beats with old Mrs. Horton were also beautifully written, showing Keira's thoughtfulness in trying to strengthen family bonds. This chapter wonderfully balances family drama, wit, and just the right amount of sweet satisfaction.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
## Next Chapter Prediction
I predict that the upcoming chapter will deliver the dramatic courtroom showdown we've all been waiting for! Oliver will likely try every trick in the book to delay or sabotage the divorce, but Melissa and Jake will stand firm. Expect some explosive revelations—perhaps Melissa will finally drop some truth bombs about Oliver's behavior, or maybe there's a twist involving the shares or family secrets that will turn the tables entirely. The divorce will likely go through, but not without some intense confrontation that leaves Oliver reeling and Marisa's dreams threatened.
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