Divorced and Dominant: Now You Cry? Novel

Chapter 73 Chapter 73 +25 Bonus Ashton wasn't just asking if Kurt was convinced by his display . He was addressing every single person in Evermore Club . They could all see that he'd used Kurt to make a statement - and it worked ! Kurt had an extremely high standing in the club . His strength was undeniable , yet despite supposedly being such a tough guy , he'd been defeated by Ashton with just a single punch ! If nothing else , Ashton's sheer fighting power had won their respect .

The crowd looked at Ashton with a sense of awe and respect However , Kurt clenched his jaw and growled in a harsh , ferocious voice , " I still can't accept it ! " With the help of his men , he forcibly got back on his feet . " Ms. Langley , I admit that Ashton's good with his fists , but it takes more than being good at fighting to run a club . It relies more on connections , " Kurt declared , wincing through the pain as he continued to assert his stance . " I'm sure you're aware of why no one has ever caused trouble here at Evermore Club throughout all these years , Ms. Langley .

It's because I built the connections for us and maintained close ties with all of the bosses of the criminal underworld . " Otherwise , Evermore Club would've been plagued with minor scuffles every other day and major brawls every week ! There was no way we'd be able to do business ! " At those words , heads all around nodded . Above all else , the most important thing for a nightlife establishment was to have a stable and safe environment . To achieve that , one needed to have connections with the criminal underworld .

Otherwise , if those people caused any kind of trouble , it'd be impossible to keep the doors open . Nodding , Felice chimed in , " Mr. Webster has a point ! He's irreplaceable for Evermore Club . " Snorting , Ashton eyed Kurt contemptuously . " Your so - called connections , huh ? Are you referring to how you've been spending a million dollars of the club's funds each month to bribe those inconsequential crime bosses ? " " What's that supposed to mean , Ashton ? " Kurt demanded . " I'm saying that you're not building connections at all .

You're just using money to settle things like some useless loser . Don't you feel pathetic about forking out so much money each month ? To think you have the gall to brag about it now ! " Ashton said icily . " If not for your incompetence , the one million dollars could've gone to every single employee in Evermore Club . Their salaries could've been raised by 10 % . " " Are you calling me incompetent ? " Kurt snarled in fury . " The fact that I can use a million dollars to ensure peace for us is a sign of my abilities !

" If you're the one who takes over Evermore Club , it doesn't matter how much money you have . You still won't be able to use it to do anything ! I'll have you know that if I leave Evermore Club today , a group of men from the underworld would most certainly come over tonight and tear this place apart ! " " Is that so ? Unfortunately for you , you give yourself too much credit , " Ashton coolly replied . " As long as I'm around , no one will dare to cause trouble at Evermore Club , " Such arrogance ! " " If you don't believe me , feel free to call upon all your so - called connections .

Let's see if anyone of them dares to cause a scene here at Evermore Club ! " 1/2 Chorter 73 69218 " You sure you want to do this ? Once things blow up , you won't be able to settle the matter with just a million dollars ! " Kurt threatened , his voice dark and his eyes red . " I said what I said . Go right ahead and summon your people I'll be waiting , In the meantime , a guest of mine has arrived , " Ashton said . He looked over at the entrance to see Gene walking in with a smile on his face . Beside him were two men laden with a mountain of gifts . " Mr. Gray !

I heard you're taking over Evermore Club . I got you a congratulatory flower for the occasion . It's on its way now . Here are some gifts I brought with me . You must accept them ! " Gene gushed as he approached Ashton with a friendly , ingratiating expression . " How kind of you . Sit anywhere you like , " Ashton said . Chapter 74 Adminj