บททั้งหมดของ Divorced and Dominant: Now You Cry?: บทที่ 181 - บทที่ 190

Roxy took another step back when she saw the ferocious look on Calvin's face. Only then did she realize she didn't know him at all. She said flatly, "I'm not ready to start a new relationship right now."Hearing that, Calvin flew into a shame-fueled rage. He was practically hysterical as he pointed at Ashton. "Is it because you still have feelings for him? Is it because you two are still tangled up and won't cut ties? In what way am I inferior to him? Why would you reject me for him?""Calvin, calm down!" Roxy scowled. "My rejection of you has nothing to do with Ashton.""You're lying! Don't think I can't tell when you won't even let me touch your hand! What do you take me for?" Calvin bellowed.He'd been utterly humiliated, and right in front of Ashton, too. He'd planned to show off in front of the latter after winning Roxy over, yet what had happened? He'd been shamed all over again!Disappointment clouded Roxy's face, and her voice turned cold. "Think whatever you want. If you

Roxy felt a wave of nausea as she looked at Calvin's face. In that instant, scenes of her life with Ashton flashed through her mind.In their ten years of marriage, Ashton had never pressured her or let her down. From beginning to end, he'd been her rock. And she… she had never truly valued him.A faint surge of regret rose in her heart. Why had she insisted on divorcing Ashton back then, even dragging Calvin home with her to demand it?Roxy drew a deep breath and crushed all those stray thoughts. She refused to think any further, and she still stubbornly believed she wasn't wrong."Roxy, I've figured it out! It has to be Ashton's people stirring things up. Everything that's happened at the casino and the club is all part of Ashton's scheme! He's vicious, wanting to drive a wedge between us. You mustn't fall for it!" Calvin said urgently, wanting to pin all the blame on Ashton."Do you have no shame, Calvin?" Anna snapped."Calvin, just leave. Don't come to Summit Lounge anymore!

Sylvia had always felt that Ashton had gotten a raw deal. Roxy had held back the man she loved for ten whole years, and she herself had waited a full decade.Roxy gave Sylvia a scrutinizing look. Only now did she start to wonder if Sylvia was with Ashton not to deliberately provoke her, but because she genuinely liked Ashton.But how was that possible? Sylvia ranked alongside her as one of Javonbury's four most beautiful women. How could she fall for a man like Ashton, who had no power and no status? It didn't make sense.Roxy felt intensely uncomfortable when she saw the radiance in Sylvia's eyes. She didn't want to argue with her anymore and turned to Renee. "Renee, we're leaving.""Okay…" Renee blinked at Ashton. "Ashton, I'll come hang out with you when I've got time!"Once Renee and the others left, Ashton had Felice and Anna sit down to discuss the specifics of acquiring Summit Lounge.There was no question about it—once Evermore Club absorbed Summit Lounge, they'd truly es

"Really? That's great! Looks like Calvin is at least somewhat useful," Tanya saidHer face lit up with excitement. Did Ashton think she had to beg him? He wasn't the only person in the world who could treat illnesses!…The sun hadn't set yet, but the evening breeze was already impatiently sweeping across the city.At the first-floor lobby of the Gale Hotel, the annual Javonbury Auric Night gala was about to begin.Luxury cars lined up in rows, and everyone coming and going was a big name in Javonbury. Ordinary folks weren't even qualified to get close to an event at this level.Outside, good-looking ushers greeted the guests. Inside the venue, Cadence, Millie, and other senior members of the Gale Assembly welcomed the guests, sorting them into tiers and assigning seating.A red carpet stretched forward, so long it seemed endless."Roxy, this is so fancy!" Robert, dressed in a suit and acting way more polished than usual, was buzzing with excitement. It was his first time att

Tanya was utterly unhinged, acting like a common street hag. Ashton had forced her to grovel and apologize before him back then. She had now been struck across the face in public, and worse, at the prestigious Auric Night gala. She couldn't possibly bear such public humiliation, especially considering how proud she was. She was now fixing Ashton with bloodshot eyes brimming with fury.It wasn't long before all attention converged on the confrontation, causing a stir of commotion to erupt around them.Sylvia, looking somewhat anxious, whispered, "Auric Night is the single most important annual event for the Gale Assembly, so no one ever risks making a scene here. W-Why don't we just leave for now, Ashton?""Why should we be the ones leaving, Sylvia? I'm here as your plus-one to Auric Night. I also have an appointment with Natalie in this event later, so leaving is out of the question," Ashton stated.His expression remained completely calm, as if he were talking about something in