Divorced and Dominant: Now You Cry? Novel

Roxy retorted coldly , " Have you forgotten how I implored Ashton to spare Calvin , only for him to disregard me , Roxy ? He brought this upon himself ! He has no one to blame but himself ! " She felt a fresh wave of fury rising within her as she recalled Ashton's disregard for her . " Isn't Ashton so competent ? I'd like him to prove it , then ! I'd like to see how he withstands the wrath of Calvin's grieving parents! " She was resolute in her plan to humble Ashton .

She would hold back until the retaliation was almost complete , at which point she would offer minimal assistance for the sake of him being Celia's father , making sure he didn't suffer a complete collapse . She firmly believed that he desperately needed to grasp his shortcomings . She thought up until this point , then stepped forward and offered a formal bow to Calvin's parents . Roxy then stated apologetically , " I'm deeply sorry for Calvin's death , Mr. and Mrs. Emerson . But what's done is done , so please accept my condolences . " Yvonne's eyes were bloodshot .

" You want me to accept your condolences ? I want retribution ! Ashton must pay with his life ! Get him to come out right now ! " Roxy stated firmly , " I've already divorced Ashton , so the Sloan family has nothing to do with him anymore . " " You're telling me that Ashton alone is responsible for Calvin's death and that you have nothing to do with it , huh ? Yvonne hissed , her face contorting with rage . 11 Roxy fell silent for a moment before replying , " That's right , Mrs. Emerson . Calvin and I used to be close friends , so I'm deeply saddened by his death , too .

If Emerson Group ever needs assistance in the future , Summit Group will provide help with all its might ! " " How could you say such a thing , Roxy ! " Renee felt her heart sink at the thought that Ashton would be crushed if he heard such a thing from Roxy . Tanya hurriedly dragged Renee behind her and said , " You have no idea how much animosity we harbor for Ashton , Mrs. Emerson ! He is the source of all our misery ! You ought to know that we , the Sloan family , have nothing to do with him anymore ! He should face the consequences of his actions himself !

"You should go after him and do what you will with him ! You know , we can even help you take him down if you need it ! " Having heard that , Frank and Yvonne exchanged a wary glance . They could tell that the malice in Tanya's gaze was real - she truly wanted Ashton dead . Frank hesitated briefly before demanding , " Where is Ashton ? Go get him right now ! He will be the first to pay ! " He realized that avoiding a feud with the rapidly ascending Summit Group was a pragmatic win for Emerson Group .

Summit Group had gained momentum , and Roxy's influence was expanding , so challenging them now was no longer easy , " Ashton is staying right across the street , in the Langley residence ! You should go look for him over there and make him pay in blood ! If you do , the Sloans will be grateful to the Emersons! " Tanya exclaimed with barely contained excitement . She was consumed by the desire to witness Ashton's complete and painful downfall , so much so that she even dreamed about it . 1/2 Chot 4 +25 Bonus Frank and Yvonne exchanged a glance and nodded simultaneously .

They commanded their people to lay siege to the Langley residence , yelling , " Your blood debt is due , Ashton ! You'd better stop cowering inside and come out right now ! " Melody was huddled inside the villa , shaking uncontrollably , as she was the only one there . " How does Ashton manage to invite this kind of absolute madness ! " " You command my presence , huh ? I'm here right now ! Do you still insist on the blood debt ? " Ashton's voice thundered across the surroundings .

In the meantime , forces from Noir Bar , the Holt Crew , the Gale Assembly , Evermore Group , Yorkshore Group , and Christian's Medical Alliance appeared in unison . There was a legion of experts gathering behind Ashton , their killing intent surging like a tidal wave . Comments ប Support Share 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.