Mag-log inAshton had held no concern for the association between Calvin and Roxy since the divorce. Yet, Calvin, that worthless scoundrel, dared to set his sights on Renee. That act was an unforgivable offense to Ashton, and for that, Calvin deserved to die. Upon meeting Ashton's cold, profound gaze, Calvin's trembling grew exponentially. He stumbled toward Roxy in a panic, pleading wildly, "I know it's all my fault, Roxy! It was the sheer depth of my love that led me to this grave error! I had no ill intent; I merely desired you above all things! You must help me plead with Ashton and don't let him kill me, Roxy!"Renee bellowed, "How could you be so utterly shameless! Get away from Roxy!"She then turned to Renee and continued, "You can't show him mercy now, Roxy! You and I would have been in deep trouble if it weren't for Ashton's timely intervention! You must not fall for Calvin's lies!"Having heard that, Roxy furrowed her brow.Calvin immediately groveled before Roxy, battering his
In that instant, a chilling, intoxicating pressure had fallen upon the surroundings, born of the black flames that were raging in the depths of Ashton's gaze.Calvin and Edmund's expressions shifted dramatically. Their hearts hammered against their ribs, threatening to leap from their throats as the sudden peril made the world feel like a deadly furnace.Edmund, in particular, was paralyzed by a terror that had spiraled beyond measure. He had been certain his flawless plan for revenge would annihilate even the most formidable expert from the semi-transcendent realm.He had deemed Ashton a severe threat and committed his full, unreserved strength. Ashton, however, wiped out every single person he had deployed. He had taken less than ten minutes to cut his way from the entrance of Orchid Pavilion Resort to reach him. Ashton was truly a fearsome being!Edmund deeply regretted going against Ashton. He couldn't care less about Ashton trampling on his pride and stealing his woman at this
Before Lupus could finish speaking, Ashton's crushing energy blew his body apart, like the brightest fireworks exploding in the night.Scarlet blood sprayed through the air. Through the drifting mist of blood, Ashton kept charging toward Renee's location."What the hell? Mr. Vance, didn't you say you hired assassins from the Shadowed Nocturnals? Aren't they supposed to be unstoppable? Why is Ashton still alive and coming straight for us?" Calvin, who'd looked wild and thrilled just moments ago, was now breaking out in a cold sweat as he watched the surveillance feed. He started trembling when he saw Ashton's emotionless eyes that gleamed with murderous intent."How would I know the Shadowed Nocturnals' assassins were this useless? They swore they'd finish the job!" Edmund's forehead was also covered in sweat. He'd felt Ashton's rage up close and knew there was a real chance he would kill someone if he snapped."What do we do now? Ashton seems to know exactly where we are. I can
The figure appeared like a demon crawling out of the abyss. He fixed Ashton with a terrifying stare and let out a raspy, mocking laugh."Get out of my way, or I'll kill you, too!" Ashton said coldly."You really are arrogant. Do you even know who I am?" The figure narrowed his eyes, staring Ashton down as if he could see straight through him."I don't care who you are. If you continue to stand in my way, I'll be happy to send you straight to hell." Ashton didn't waste time. Like a gust of wind, he swept toward Renee's location."Ignorant fool! You're facing Lupus, the ace assassin of the Shadowed Nocturnals! Dying by my hand is the greatest honor you'll ever get!" Lupus' gaze went cold. In the blink of an eye, he vanished from where he stood, as if he'd never been there. "I've found your weakness, so accept your death sentence!"His voice was so airy and distant that it was impossible to tell where he was.One breath later, he smirked with pride. He approached Ashton from beh
Calvin flashed a cruel grin. "Your precious Ashton is about to become a crippled mutt. Keep your eyes wide and watch!"Becoming more amped up by the second, he moved to stand beside Edmund. "Mr. Vance, when do the Shadowed Nocturnals' assassins make their move? Ashton's already broken in!""He has stepped into the killing ground," Edmund said coldly. "Just wait. I've ordered the Shadowed Nocturnals' assassins to sever his limbs and turn him into a useless wreck. Then, I'll drag him into this room and make him watch as his beloved woman gets toyed with. That's the price for crossing me!"He cracked his knuckles, his pupils dilating with excitement.A cold wind howled outside, lifting Ashton's hair. He darted forward, his body like a flash of lightning. His spiritual consciousness flared outward as he tried to lock onto Renee's location. With the realm he'd reached, his spiritual consciousness was expanding wider and wider."Found her." He knew Renee's presence like the back of his
Ashton's expression was ice-cold. He could disregard Roxy's life or death, but not Renee's. Renee was family, and she'd taken a knife for Celia. He owed her.Roxy bit her lip at Ashton's reprimand, unable to get a word out."Orchid Pavilion Resort, right? I'm on my way," Ashton said, his voice flat and deadly.Calvin relaxed after getting the answer he wanted. Then, he threatened, "Remember that only you can come. If you bring even one person with you, the only thing you'll see is Roxy's and Renee's corpses!""I'll come alone," Ashton replied. He grabbed his Lamborghini keys and strode out, adding, "Listen up. If anything happens to Renee—if she so much as loses a strand of hair—I'll grind you into dust and make you regret ever being born."Even through the phone, the chill in his voice was enough to make Calvin and Edmund flinch, like the grim reaper himself had fixed his gaze on them."Don't be so full of yourself! We'll see how you die once you set foot in Orchid Pavilion Re







