Divorced and Dominant: Now You Cry? Novel

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 ! For now , let's stop contacting each other . We both need to cool off, " Roxy said .

Calvin looked crushed . " Roxy , you can't do this to me . I'm sincere about you , and I- " " Calvin ! You should go . " Roxy cut him off . Calvin's expression darkened . He felt like everyone was laughing at him , and Roxy had delivered the most cruel blow . " Fine , I'll go ! One day , I'll make every last one of you regret this ! " He slunk out of Summit Lounge in disgrace . Outside the club , his face contorted in rage . " Ashton Gray and Roxy Sloan - I'll make both of you pay dearly ! Ashton , I'll make you watch as I defile Roxy . Roxy , just wait ! Sooner or later , you'll be mine !

I'll conquer you ! " Inside Summit Lounge , the noise swelled . After Calvin's departure , the people he'd hired drifted out in ones and twos . The previously packed , lively club fell quiet and empty , " Ms. Sloan , maybe you should ask Ashton for help . If he agrees , he can definitely handle the troublemakers at the casino . As long as the casino keeps running , Summit Lounge still has a shot at coming back . Otherwise , the only option is to shut the place down , " Anna said . Roxy held Celia in her arms and looked toward Ashton .

Once again , she found herself recalling the little moments they'd shared . Seeing Sylvia nestled at his side with a bright smile , Roxy suddenly realized that ever since the divorce , she hadn't truly smiled . It had been a long time . Without Ashton by her side , problems that never used to be problems had crashed down like a tidal wave , leaving her gasping for air . 1/2 Chapter 193 +25 Bonus Her earlier regret surged again . Maybe ... she could try to ease things with Ashton ?

He was Celia's father , after all , There was no need for the two of them to burn every bridge , Roxy gathered herself and walked up to Ashton , keeping her head held high as she clung to her pride . " Ashton , have Sunny come over . Fix the casino mess first , " Ashton looked at her like she was out of her mind . " Is this how you ask for help , Ms. Sloan ? " " I'm not asking ! " Roxy raised an eyebrow . She refused to bow her head to him . Comments 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.