Divorced and Dominant Now You Cry novel Chapter 489

“I’ll bid 36 million dollars–that’s my final bid! I’ll see whether you dare to keep up, Mr. Payne!” Ashton flashed Damian a contemptuous smile, raising a middle finger in blatant provocation. “Do you possess the means to outbid me, or are you just all talk, Mr. Payne?”

Having said that, Ashton was actually incredibly nervous. He was terrified that Damian might stop bidding right then and there. If that happened, he’d be forced to buy the pill he concocted himself. He’d eventually get his money back, but the Curios Chamber would still charge him an exorbitant auction fee.

“Ashton is deliberately provoking you, Mr. Payne, so I think it’d be for the best to stop bidding now,” Roxy whispered after a brief hesitation.

It was already too late, though. Damian, driven by pure rage, roared, “I’ll bid 37 million dollars then! Do you really think someone like you has the resources to outmatch me, Ashton?”

“You truly possess an imposing fortune, Mr. Payne!” Ashton let out a joyful laugh, as he had just made a killing with another pill. He reminded himself that he couldn’t fleece a sheep like Damian completely dry in a single day. He had to leave some for the next harvest.

He then looked at Damian at that thought, the harshness in his eyes easing somewhat.

Damian felt a chill run down his spine under Ashton’s gaze. He felt no joy whatsoever after obtaining the Breakthrough Pill, as he realized then that he had fallen into Ashton’s trap.

He, however, still put on a front with a fake smile and said, “I’ve already said that Ashton is no match for me! I’m going to make sure he leaves tonight empty–handed–he won’t win a single bid!”

Eunice glanced at Damian and let out a sigh. She then turned to Roxy and said, “Ashton is truly devious!”

Roxy cast a sidelong glance at Ashton. She couldn’t recall a single time he had been outmatched in the past decade they had been together. He only ever conceded or compromised when she acted coquettishly toward

him.

Those days of being pampered by him were gone forever, though, as Ashton was now using the same ruthless tactics on her that he once reserved for others. She had only known his tenderness in the past; she now felt the full weight of how formidable he could genuinely be.

Wanda’s light, intoxicating laughter rang out as the auction resumed.

“Our next item is a top–grade Energy Condensation Pill, which enhances the spiritual energy within one’s body–for powerhouses seeking to elevate their realm and strength rapidly, this is an absolute treasure beyond price. I’ll open the floor for three million dollars.”

Wanda, dressed in a purple form–fitting dress that shimmered with every step, held up the Energy ‘Condensation Pill, its crystal–clear surface making it look like a flawless, precious treasure.

“Five million dollars!”

“Eight million dollars!”

“Ten million dollars!”

Its price continued to skyrocket.

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Chapter 489

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“I’ll bid 15 million dollars! I want this Energy Condensation Pill, so I’d like to ask everyone to show me some respect and concede it to me!”

Clay spoke with a defiant firmness, his eyes brimming with condescension as he looked over the crowd. He felt certain that being the future head of the Dominion Vanguard gave him enough clout to silence any competition.

Just as expected, the bidders who were ready to go higher dropped out after Clay’s announcement. They didn’t necessarily feel they owed Clay anything, but they definitely had to give it up for the Dominion Vanguard, given how much influence they wielded these days.

“Who do you think you are? Your name means nothing here! I’m bidding 20 million dollars!”

It was then that a disruptive voice cut through the room. Ashton had grown addicted to fleecing these arrogant fools and was desperate to drive up the price of the Energy Condensation Pill to bleed Clay dry.

He had teamed up with Lawrence once before to scam the future head of the Dominion Vanguard and walked away with a Primordium Pill that had massively boosted his spiritual energy. He wasn’t about to let a second opportunity like that slip through his fingers.

Clay’s expression hardened as he bellowed, “Do you even have the capital for 20 million dollars, Ashton? Has this person been properly vetted for his financial standing, Ms. Shepherd?”

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