Semua Bab Divorced and Dominant: Now You Cry?: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Ashton didn't respond. He simply found that Roxy felt like a complete stranger to him now.In the past, when he looked at Roxy, he'd thought she was the woman he'd devote his entire life to—someone he would protect even at the cost of his life.But now, he sorely wanted to give himself a few good slaps. Why had he been so blind back then? Why did he ever fall for such a worthless woman?The old him had been trapped in the whirlpool of what he thought was love, unable to see the kind of person Roxy truly was. He could see clearly now.Ashton laughed."Why are you laughing?""No reason. From this day onward, you and I are two completely separate people who have nothing to do with each other. There's only hatred between us, no love," Ashton said coolly."As for the ten million dollars, you can keep it. However, once the Sloan family goes bankrupt, and you run out of options, I'll give you ten million dollars as a last gesture of kindness to repay you for your offer today.""Ashton

Isaac's declaration was simple and to the point.When Ashton withdrew from the criminal underworld, he gave his subordinates a generous sum of money and provided them with the means to make an honest living. But some men—like Isaac, who felt greatly indebted to Ashton—refused to leave his side no matter what.Because of that, Ashton had Isaac join Summit Group. He instructed him and his men to oversee the safety of Summit Group's businesses as well as aid in the company's growth.But now, the news of Ashton and Roxy's divorce had spread like wildfire. Everyone in the company had caught wind of it, and they even knew that the two would be filing their divorce paperwork at the courthouse that day.Thus, once Isaac confirmed that Ashton and Roxy were ending their relationship, he submitted his resignation without any hesitation that very day. No matter how good the benefits were at Summit Group, he and his men had no intention of staying."Don't be reckless, Mr. Carter. Whatever the

"You're wrong about that, Roxy!" Sylvia said as she came over to stand beside Ashton and puff her chest out."If Mr. Carter and his men are willing, they're more than welcome to join me at Evermore Group. The doors will always be open for them. They'll receive better pay and benefits than what they got at Summit Group, too!"Sylvia genuinely hoped Isaac and his men would join her company. With their skills and connections, they'd make her stronger and even more formidable. Plus, it would mean she and Ashton were bound together.Roxy scoffed, her expression unpleasant. "We're leaving!"Calvin trailed closely behind her. "Roxy, it's not worth being angry over someone like Ashton! From now on, he's no longer from the same world as us. We are officially from two different spheres of society. Sooner or later, he'll walk down the path of ruin!""Mm-hmm.""Let's go and celebrate! I've made a restaurant reservation and even got a bottle of vintage wine from my house. Today, we'll only fo

Robert struggled back to his feet and got ready to throw another punch. But when he met Ashton's icy gaze, he immediately shuddered in fright and gulped before taking a few steps back."Ashton's gone insane, Roxy! He had the gall to hit me! You've got to stand up for me!" Robert howled."I only wanted him to hand over Mom's medication, but he cursed her instead and said she should just die! He even promised to send a funeral wreath! How can someone be so vicious?"As always, whenever something happened, Robert would seek Roxy and ask her to stand up for him. Once Ashton apologized, he fully intended to pay him back for the humiliation.Meanwhile, after seeing the commotion, Roxy immediately rushed over as well. When she saw the handprint on Robert's face, she glared at Ashton and berated him, "When will you ever stop resorting to violence, Ashton? Even if Robert did something wrong, he's still my younger brother!""That's right. He's your younger brother, so what does it have to d

"Let's go!" Roxy snapped before turning on her heel and walking off."Drive safe, Roxy. Don't worry! I'll look after Ashton," Sylvia called out sweetly as she grinned in smug delight.At those words, Roxy's face darkened, and her steps quickened.Once Roxy and the others were gone, Isaac said apologetically, "Have we caused trouble for you, Mr. Gray?""This has nothing to do with you guys. Honestly, you didn't need to leave Summit Group just because of me," Ashton said with a sigh.He didn't think Isaac and the others would resign from Summit Group just like that. In fact, he would've wanted them to stay on and carry on living a stable life. After all, he hadn't figured out what he was going to do yet."What are you saying, Mr. Gray? Do you think we joined Summit Group for the paycheck? Our lives belong to you. We'll go wherever you go!" Isaac and the other men declared resolutely."Ashton, why don't you let Mr. Carter and the others join my company, Evermore Group? I just happe