Divorced and Dominant: Now You Cry? Novel

Elise was certain that there was no way Ashton could withstand such an irresistible bewitchment , as this was her ultimate trump card . She knew that men often forgot themselves in moments of triumph , so she exploited a weakness in Ashton's composure and maximized the intensity of her Bewitching Gaze without a second's delay . Just as expected , Ashton's once - arrogant gaze grew dazed and gradually lost focus , as if he had been utterly captivated by Elise's charm . Whitney exclaimed with a delighted expression , " You've done it , Elise !

Your Bewitching Gaze is truly as formidable as ever ! You know , my attempts at bewitchment didn't even have the slightest effect on that scoundrel ! " He even took so many liberties with me earlier ! I can't wait to give him a piece of my mind now that he's under our control ! " Whitney tightly clenched her fists . She was determined to make Ashton pay and put him through a thorough humiliation In the meantime , the rest of the women in Blossom Hall breathed a sigh of relief . The sense of oppression Ashton had radiated just moments ago had been far too overwhelming , after all .

Elise gazed at Ashton's fazed and infatuated appearance , a pang of slight disappointment stirring within her . The man before her - who had so boldly proclaimed his intent to conquer her - turned out to be no different from any other lecher , driven by his baser instincts . But what baffled Elise was how Ashton still hadn't loosened his hold on her at all . She tried to break free a couple of times , only to find that Ashton still didn't budge . She finally gave in and glared at Ashton with a silent approach , wondering just how obsessed he was with groping her .

Elise , however , didn't show any displeasure , even somewhat enjoying his embrace . She thought that perhaps it was because it had been too long since she had felt a man's embrace . She hurriedly shook her head to dispel the stray thoughts , keeping her mesmerizing gaze fixed on Ashton . She then murmured a seductive request , " Can you hand over the formula to the Complexion Elixir to me , Mr. Gray ? " Elise's voice was nothing short of angelic , carrying an irresistible magic that compelled anyone who heard it to submit to her will .

In that instant , the air in the surroundings grew thick with tension , and the women of Blossom Hall felt their heartbeats quicken with anticipation . They knew that obtaining the formula for the Complexion Elixir was their ticket to freedom , a way to end the indignity of selling themselves and their smiles for a living . They could even use the formula as leverage to dictate terms with the Sage himself . They thought that even if all else falled , the Complexion Elixir would let them cling to their youth and look a little younger .

They knew this formula was paramount to Blossom Hall , and they had made it their mission to obtain it by any means necessary . " A - Alright ... " Ashton murmured , his voice sounding low and haunting 1/2 +25 Bonus Elise's expression brightened with triumph , only for it to be short - lived . She was hoisted into the air by Ashton before even realizing what was happening . He sat down and settled her firmly on his lap , leaving her in a scandalous and enticing position that made her flush with shame .

" H - How " Elise hurriedly activated her Bewitching Gaze , only to realize that the haze in Ashton's gaze had already disappeared . At the moment , she saw a predatory fire smoldering in the depths of his gaze - a look so intense that it sent a shiver of fear through her . " You and the entirety of Blossom Hall have to swear allegiance to me if you want the formula for the Complexion Elixir ! " Ashton demanded , a smile playing on his lips .

He kept a firm hand on her shoulder , forcing her to sit perched on him with her feet off the ground as he held the woman - once celebrated as the most beautiful woman in Javonbury - in his embrace . " You weren't actually bewitched ! " Elise's voice quivered with a mixture of shock and indignation as she realized that she had been toyed with by Asht " of fcourse not ! " Ashton replied before he lowered his head and planted a kiss directly on Elise's flawless cheek .

It produced a faint sound , but in the sudden silence , it echoed in the ears of all those present , sending a shockwave through Blossom Hall . Ashton had actually kissed Elise . They watched in a state of absolute , livid shock , stunned and outraged by Ashton's blatant disrespect and bold behavior . " Get him ! " Whitney bellowed with rage and horror , leading the others toward Ashton . COIN BUNDLE : get more free bonus D Comments Support Share GET IT 2/2 Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion.

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