Divorced and Dominant Now You Cry novel Chapter 191

Chapter 191

Tanya felt a surge of vicious joy amidst her fury. She could barely contain herself as she imagined the satisfying sight of Ashton’s cheek battered and swollen.

She looked forward to a future where Ashton could never lift his head in her presence again. She was finally going to teach that good–for–nothing former son–in–law of hers a real lesson.

Millie’s expression kept shifting before she finally asked, “May I have a look at the invitation, madam?”

Tanya handed the gold invitation to Millie, replying, “Of course, Ms. Hohl. You yourself extended the invitation to us this morning! You absolutely must champion our cause today and see to it that this good–for–nothing is punished severely, Ms. Hohl!”

Robert chimed in, exclaiming, “That’s right! Ashton is utterly out of control and overly presumptuous, Ms. Hohl! You shouldn’t let him attend Auric Night, for his presence would sully the good name of the event!”

Roxy remained silent, feeling a sense of unease creep over her. She noticed that Cadence and Millie were regarding Ashton with an inexplicable awe and caution that she had never witnessed before.

Millie suddenly said, “I’m sorry, Ms. Sloan. I was unaware this morning that you had divorced Mr. Gray. I had expressly indicated that the gold invitation was issued with the understanding that you would both be attending as husband and wife…”

Upon hearing that, Roxy and Tanya were both stunned as a terrible, ridiculous possibility dawned on them. They couldn’t help but wonder whether the gold invitation was never intended for Roxy, but for Ashton instead.

Did the Sloan family’s entire entitlement to that high honor stem entirely from Ashton’s standing?

“What do you mean by that, Ms. Hohl?” Tanya asked as her entire body became drenched in cold sweat, her cheeks still searing from the pain.

Millie explained apologetically, “I’m sorry, but the gold invitation was intended solely for Mr. Gray by the Gale Assembly. In accordance with our protocol, Ms. Sloan is only eligible for the silver invitation.”

With that, Millie, trembling with reverence, presented the gold invitation to Ashton. “Please be so kind as to overlook the offense caused by our poor handling of this matter, Mr. Gray!”

Millie humbled herself, her slender figure executing a rigid, 90–degree bow before Ashton.

Those present were immediately stunned by the scene. Millie, the formidable woman of untold influence, was astonishingly deferring to a man, her every word dripping with profound reverence and appeasement.

“I won’t tolerate a recurrence,” Ashton stated firmly.

He then took the gold invitation and handed it to Sylvia, adding, “You’d better remember from now on that this woman is my partner.”

Millie nodded repeatedly, declaring with palpable deference, “Ms. Langley will henceforth be regarded as the Gale Assembly’s foremost partner and will remain a distinguished guest with a gold invitation to Auric Night.”

Millie’s declaration drew all the focus to Sylvia–men and women alike looked at her with unmistakable admiration and envy.

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“I’d be greatly honored if you’d accept my business card, Ms. Langley.”

“There is no question that the partnership we have with Evermore Group can be taken a step further, Ms. Langley!”

“I shall make it a point to call on you at a later date, Ms. Langley.”

A few opportunistic attendees wasted no time in changing their demeanor, converging on Sylvia to win her

favor.

Roxy and Tanya, on the other hand, were instantly deserted–their previous throng of followers vanished, leaving them utterly alone and neglected.

It was instantly apparent to all that the Gale Assembly had unequivocally thrown its full support behind Ashton and Sylvia.

Robert’s face was etched with indignation as he yelled, “Why should that deadbeat merit this privilege? You must be mistaken, Ms. Hohl! Ashton is completely unfit for a gold invitation! He owes everything he has- everything–to Roxy and Summit Group!”

Millie glared at Robert, exclaiming, “That’s because he’s Mr. Gray! That fact alone is more than enough!”

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