Divorced and Dominant: Now You Cry? Novel

Chapter 172 Ashton got back to Lakeview Heights just in time to see Calvin escorting Roxy home . Once the two got out of the car , Calvin tried to cozy up to Roxy with a charming smile . Still , she maintained a somewhat polite distance from him , casting ambiguity over the nature of their relationship . " Ashton ? What rotten luck . Why are we running into you again ! " Calvin scoffed the moment he spotted Ashton . " Why are you staring at Roxy, huh ? Have you forgotten about the divorce ?

" Calvin's brows shot up when he noticed that Ashton was staring fixedly at Roxy with a strange expression . There was even a suppressed hint of desire in his eyes ! Did Ashton still have a thing for Roxy ? Feeling nervous , Calvin immediately stood in front of Roxy . Only then did Ashton retract his gaze , feeling a mix of emotions . He'd just found out that Roxy possessed a special constitution as well , one that matched the Drakell technique perfectly ! But why would she have a special constitution , and why hadn't he noticed it before ? Ashton felt a little disgruntled .

If he'd cultivated the Drakell technique before the divorce , he could've experienced a huge surge in power if he'd engaged in paired cultivation with Roxy . the two had completely cut off all ties . There was no way anything would happen between them . Casting out these thoughts , he turned around and headed toward the Langley residence . " Hold it ! " Calvin called out before hurrying over . In a voice that only Ashton could hear , he said smugly , " Drop by Summit Lounge at 8:00 pm tomorrow , Ashton . " " Why ? " Ashton asked puzzledly .

Licking his lips , Calvin replied , " For a very good reason , of course ! I'm going to propose to Roxy tomorrow , and I want you to witness our moment of bliss ! I'm sure you won't decline my invitation , right ? " " I'm not interested . " Ashton glanced at Calvin . This loser was actually going to propose to Roxy ? He didn't know whether she would accept the proposal , but it was none of his business now . " I'll make sure you come ! I want you to watch as the woman you love the most becomes my fiancee ! I want to watch as you collapse in agony and despair ! " Calvin sneered .

He'd been preparing for tomorrow's proposal for some time now . He couldn't wait to take Roxy as his own, formally and officially ! To think that Roxy , the sultry 28 - year - old CEO , would soon become his plaything ! Ashton returned to the Langley residence without saying a word to Roxy . As for Roxy , she felt strangely upset to see Ashton entering another woman's house . 1/2 Chapter 172 +25 Bonus "I'll be waiting for you at Summit Lounge tomorrow , Roxy ! " Calvin declared with a devoted gaze . " I got it , " Roxy replied listlessly .

She exchanged a short goodbye with him before going into the house . " Damn it ! Once you accept my proposal tomorrow , I'm getting you in bed right away ! " Calvin cursed . Under the moonlight , the stillness of the night seemed to ignite one's senses . As soon as Ashton set foot into the Langley residence , he caught an alluring scent that hung in the dimly lit room . " I want you , Ashton ... " Sylvia's seductive voice rang out . She appeared in a black nightgown , paired with black stockings , and her hair was swept over her left shoulder .

Her hips swayed as she approached Ashton , her gaze soulful as she said , " Melody's asleep , Ashton . Come to my room with me ? " Her breath was scorching as she wrapped her arms around him and kissed him . Sylvia had already made up her mind . She was determined to get Ashton in bed tonight . Ashton's body was all fired up , too . Sylvia's seduction made him feel like he was about to explode . He was stunned to see that she , too , possessed a special constitution , and it was a temptation he couldn't resist ! He couldn't stop himself from activating the Drakell technique .

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