Divorced and Dominant: Now You Cry? Novel

Ashton's punch tore through the air , shattering the protective barrier Clay had hurriedly formed out of inner energy . His fist smashed right into Clay's face . Immediately , a dent formed on Clay's cheek , and blood splattered from his mouth . His body flipped in the air twice before he managed to regain his footing and back away in terror , putting some distance between him and Ashton . He sucked in ragged breaths . The arrogance in his eyes was gone , replaced entirely by shock and fear . To this moment , he still had no idea when Ashton had even thrown the punch .

How could anyone be this fast ? He didn't even get a chance to defend himself . Clay's cheek was throbbing like mad . When he heard Kayla squealing in joy , he felt as though Ashton had utterly stomped on his dignity . He had never ever suffered such humiliation before ! " I'll give you a chance to concede defeat . If you get on your knees and beg for mercy , I'll spare your life , " Ashton said as he eyed Clay condescendingly. Clay's scowl kept deepening . Ashton was humiliating him by throwing his words back at him ! " Do you think you'll get another chance to injure me , Ashton ?

I'd simply underestimated you just now ! " Clay hollered , his veins bulging . He released his inner energy , forming a protective barrier in front of him , before clenching his fists and locking in on Ashton once more . Clay refused to believe that Ashton could beat him . He was the future head of the Dominion Vanguard and its brightest star ! He was the most powerful among the younger generation ! There was no way he'd lose now ! " All it takes to injure you is a single hand , " Ashton said .

Then , he moved first , rapidly lunging at Clay and swinging his open palm right at him with great force . Upon seeing Ashton's attack , Felix couldn't keep his composure any longer . He hurriedly shouted , " Move aside ! " Truthfully , from the moment Ashton made his first move , Felix had felt a creeping dread . Even he couldn't fully track Ashton's movements . Such speed had far exceeded his expectations . Clay was visibly flustered . With no way of locking onto Ashton , he could only do his best to defend himself .

A sharp , cracking sound tore through the air as Ashton's palm smashed through Clay's barrier and slapped across his face . Clay's body tumbled sideways , with blood dripping from his mouth . His face looked completely deformed now , so grotesquely swollen that no trace of his earlier dashing demeanor could be spotted . Giggling , Kayla remarked loudly , " The future head of the Dominion Vanguard , the supposed prodigy , now looks more like a pig instead ! " She was giddy with glee .

Over the years , the Dominion Vanguard had continuously dominated the Legion , much to the legionnaires ' resentment . Therefore , she was overjoyed to see Ashton beating up the arrogant Clay . In fact , she began to develop an even more favorable impression of Ashton . " I'm going to kill you , Ashton ! " Kayla's mockery had tipped the scales for Clay , sending him into a murderous frenzy . He unleashed all of his 1/2 Chapter 13 +25 Bonus inner energy , gathering it in the palm of his right hand, the bloodlust crackling in the air . " The Titan's Seal !

" Clay's veins bulged beneath his skin as he made a gesture with his hand . Immediately , a crushing force surrounded Ashton . It sounded like the very air was splitting as the murderous force shot at him . However , Ashton simply said , " Is this all you got ? And you want to kill me ? Where did you get that level of confidence from ? " In the blink of an eye , he threw out a punch in the air , and the two forces clashed , sending ripples through the air . Comments Support Share 2/2 Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion.

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