Divorced and Dominant Now You Cry novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Ashton wasn’t sure if the Holt Crew had dealings with the Wraiths, but his gut said probably not. They had no reason to wade into that cesspool.

However, he was certain of one thing. Considering Walter’s power and influence, he certainly knew what the Wraiths were up to. The sly old fox was simply feigning ignorance to avoid making any enemies.

After noting Ashton’s unyielding expression, Walter sighed and said, “You were part of this world once, Mr. Gray. You should know that we have our rules.

“I’m being completely honest with you when I say that we, the Holt Crew, have no dealings with the Wraiths whatsoever. You’ve come to the wrong place for information.”

Noticeably, Walter simply said they had no dealings with the Wraiths. He didn’t say he was unaware of what they were doing.

“I hope you can tell me the shipping route they’re using,” Ashton insisted.

“Don’t cross the line, Mr. Gray! My father has shown you enough courtesy! Do you really think you deserve so much respect just because of your status? Or do you think you can walk all over us, the Holt Crew?” Louie snapped as he glared daggers at Ashton.

He’d long since been fed up with Ashton’s arrogance. In recent years, his own reputation had been on the rise, and he’d even reached the pinnacle of a B–ranked expert. He was ready to assume command of the Holt Crew on any given day now.

If it hadn’t been for Walter keeping him in check, he would’ve gotten physical with Ashton for barging right into their territory like that!

“Don’t be rude, Lou!” Walter chided before addressing Ashton with a smile. “Forgive me, Mr. Gray, but I have no information to share with you. I won’t be keeping you for dinner either. Please see yourself out.”

He made it clear he wanted Ashton to leave, but Ashton remained where he was.

“Why aren’t you getting lost, Gray?” Louie snarled.

At the same time, the various expert fighters of the Holt Crew were also eyeing Ashton coldly. They were ready to attack him the moment Walter gave the word.

Meanwhile, Ashton had lost his patience as well. “If I don’t get the answer I’m looking for, Mr. Holt Senior, then there won’t be a Holt Crew in Javonbury from this day onward.”

“How dare you!”

“You’re asking for it!”

Louie had already been brimming with rage, and he could no longer hold back now. Drawing in his strength, he arched his body and shot at Ashton with his fist aimed squarely at Ashton’s back.

It was the transpiercing strike, a powerful martial arts move!

Some of the Holt Crew’s veterans looked on in surprise. They didn’t expect Louie to have mastered the

technique to such a high degree. That punch he’d thrown was on par with a single blow from an A–ranked expert!

“Looks like the young Mr. Holt is going to assert his power today!”

“Who cares about Mr. Gray? He’s just a relic from a bygone era!”

Walter was the only one with a grim expression. Sighing, he commented, “It really has been ten years. You have all forgotten about Mr. Gray’s formidable reputation.

“Considering all the people he’d offended in the past, how could he have walked away from the criminal underworld if he wasn’t a force to be reckoned with?”

“Mr. Holt Senior, should we…”

“It’s fine. Mr. Gray isn’t here to kill anyone. It’s good to let Lou learn a lesson. He needs to see that he shouldn’t underestimate anyone. There’s always going to be someone out there who’s better and more powerful than he is,” Walter said somberly.

In the blink of an eye, Louie was within two feet of Ashton. Putting even more force into his fist, he attempted to strike Ashton like a tidal wave crashing down on the shore.

Alas, at the very next moment, his eyes widened. He hurriedly withdrew his fist before tumbling to the floor, too afraid to move even a muscle.

At some point, a wispy blade made up of condensed inner energy had appeared, and it was now hovering right in front of Louie’s forehead. If he’d taken even just one more step–and had thrown that punch–he would’ve been stabbed right in the forehead and died on the spot!

There was no other possible outcome.

Louie’s entire body was quaking, his voice hoarse with terror as he cried out, “That’s inner energy manipulation

You’re an S–ranked expert!”

…

Everyone beneath the S–ranked experts relied on honing their physical power and attributes. They relied on strength and force to take down their enemies.

However, once they became S–ranked experts, they could begin cultivating inner energy. They could even project it outward and harness the energy in the environment to attack their opponents!

One could say that the difference between the two tiers was like heaven and earth. It wasn’t just a slim difference but a chasm that divided the A–ranked and S–ranked experts. Those who became S–ranked experts were honored as martial arts grandmasters.

As far as Louie knew, there were only a handful of grandmasters in all of Javonbury. Every single one of them lived a reclusive life, for they were all past 50 years old.

However, Ashton was clearly not even 30 years old yet!

Louie broke out in a cold sweat. Just moments ago, he’d felt the genuine threat of death looming over him. He knew, with absolute certainty, that Ashton could’ve crushed him like a bug if he wanted to.

The other experts of the Holt Crew were just as shaken, especially the veterans who’d fought alongside Walter

from the start. They sported grave expressions as they balled their fists, ready to lay down their lives in a fight if

needed.