Divorced and Dominant: Now You Cry? Novel

" Melody ! Apologize at once ! " Sylvia demanded , her expression icy . It was the first time she'd gotten truly angry with Melody . All along , she doted on her younger sister , who was the only family she had left . She tried her best to give Melody everything she herself missed out on growing up . Even as Melody grew more rebellious , Sylvia never wanted to be too harsh on her . But things were different this time . Sylvia had waited for so many years before finally being able to openly try to get close to Ashton . She wasn't going to let anyone ruin her chances !

" Why should I apologize ? I refuse ! " Melody retorted disdainfully . " You've got tons of suitors , Sylvia , and they're all better than a divorcee like him ! I really don't know what you see in him . " Turning to Ashton , she snapped , " Ashton ! You must've used some kind of devious trick to bewitch Sylvia , didn't you ? Now that Roxy kicked you out , you come clinging to Sylvia . What are you after , huh ? " Do you really think you can get together with Sylvia ? Don't be delusional ! Why don't you take a good look at yourself first and see if you're even worthy of her ?

You're just a loser who thinks he can get with someone who's way out of his league ! " Before Ashton could even say anything , Sylvia slapped Melody across the face . " Sylvia ? Did you just hit me ? " Melody's eyes instantly turned red and pooled with tears . She looked utterly incredulous as she cried out , " You've never hit me before , Sylvia ! Are you seriously hitting me now over some random man like him who came out of nowhere ? " " Apologize to him ! " Sylvia commanded without explaining anything to Melody . " Never ! " Melody shrieked back with a sob .

She glared balefully at Ashton before running back to her room on the third floor in tears . " I'll stay somewhere else , " Ashton said curtly . " Don't go , Ashton ! " Sylvia quickly grabbed Ashton , who had turned to leave , and begged , " Melody just has the wrong idea about you . I'll give her a good talking - to later . " Ashton shook his head . " Let's just forget about it . " He didn't want to drive a wedge into their sisterly bond . " Please , Ashton , I'm begging you . " Sylvia stood in front of Ashton to block his path .

She knew that if he walked out of this house tonight , the distance between them would only widen again . That was something she absolutely couldn't allow to happen . She had waited ten years for this chance . There was no way she was letting it slip through her fingers . Ashton remained hesitant . " Ashton , I know you're doing this for my sake , but ... give me a chance , please ? " Her voice trembled with meekness . " Besides , if you live here , you'll be able to look after Celia more easily . " If anyone hurts Celia , all she has to do is cry , and you'll immediately know about it .

Plus , regardless of what you decide to do in the future , it'll be easier for you if you have me with you . At least give me the chance to repay you . " 1/2 Chapter 17 +25 Bonus Sylvia was terrified that Ashton would walk away from her just like that . After looking into her earnest , moving eyes , he eventually nodded in agreement . " I'm so glad ! " Sylvia threw herself at Ashton and hugged him tightly . Once again , a suggestive tension hung in the air between them . Alas , as a result of Melody's interruptions , the perfect timing had slipped away .

After a while , Sylvia reluctantly released him with a pout . Smiling , she said , " Get some rest , Ashton . And remember . My room is on the third floor - the first one on the left . My door is always open for you . " She was always going to be blunt about her fierce devotion to him . Sylvia had a radiant smile of confidence . For years now , she'd put a lot of effort into refining her looks and bearing . She'd even mimicked some of Roxy's attributes , all in preparation for this very opportunity . She had full faith in her charms . Sooner or later , she'd win Ashton over .

That night , her heart was filled with hope and eager anticipation for the future . After Sylvia left , Ashton controlled his emotions and sat cross - legged again , resuming his cultivation . Ten years ago , when he withdrew from the martial arts world , he'd already been an S - ranked expert . Now , after ten years , he'd attained the legendary transcendent realm . However , he'd been stuck in that realm for the past six years . He had begun to believe that the transcendent realm was the absolute peak of the martial path - until now . Dark flames flickered in the depths of Ashton's eyes .

Inner energy was surging within his body , and another mysterious energy was flowing among his organs . " I'd finally passed the last stage of enlightenment ... " Ashton chuckled . Who would've thought that divorcing Roxy would enable him to achieve a state of inner fulfillment ? " From the vast martial arts world to the towering offices of power ... " he mumbled under his breath as he contemplated the path before him . Comments Support Share 2/2 Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion.

She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.