Divorced and Dominant Now You Cry novel Chapter 516

“You can rest assured since I’m here, Roxy!” Damian offered a poised smile, acting as if everything were entirely under his control.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Haywood. I’m Damian Payne of the Payne family,” Damian said as he extended his hand with a gentleman’s grace. His movements were fluid and poised, projecting the effortless charm of a distinguished scion.

He looked at Elise with a glint in his eyes, which carried a hint of greed. He thought about whether he could add this beauty to his collection. He intended for his circle of women to outshine Ashton’s in both number and quality.

To Damian’s utter humiliation, Elise merely spared him a fleeting, disinterested look. She had absolutely no intention of shaking his hand, as if touching him would be beneath her. “So you’re Mr. Payne. Is there anything you want from me?”

Damian’s expression flickered for a split second at Elise’s blatant snub. He withdrew his hand as if nothing had happened and said with a smile, “I’d like you to do the Payne family and me a favor by letting Robert off this time, Ms. Haywood.

“I’m certain that it was merely a momentary lapse on his part, for which I’ll discipline him thoroughly once we leave.”

He was convinced that as long as he brought up the Payne family–the most distinguished family in Javonbury— Elise would grant him this favor no matter what.

He also thought he could win Roxy’s favor and establish a connection with Elise through this situation, which could be considered killing two birds with one stone.

He mused that with his striking looks and captivating presence, both Roxy and Elise would succumb to his

charm.

Elise offered a faint, enchanting smile. “What exactly is your relationship with Robert? Why are you pleading for mercy on his behalf, Mr. Payne?”

“He’s my future brother–in–law, Ms. Haywood! He’s practically family! Please let me go, Ms. Haywood!” Robert blurted out, a spark of hope lighting up his face as he kneeled on the ground.

He was sure that since Damian was the most distinguished scion in Javonbury, Elise would be compelled to grant him a favor. He was convinced that the sheer weight of the Payne family’s reputation would be enough to force her hand, even if she didn’t care about Damian.

“Your future brother–in–law, huh?” Elise’s eyes sharpened as she shifted her gaze back to Roxy, asking, “Is this the thing you’ve settled for after your divorce, Ms. Sloan? Your standards have really hit rock bottom, haven’t they?”

That single remark stunned everyone in the room. They instantly realized that Elise was specifically targeting Roxy. There was also something else beneath the surface–a sharp, biting cattiness that felt a lot like two women caught in a bitter feud over the same man.

Damian’s expression stiffened into a mask of disbelief, wondering if the “thing” Elise was talking about was

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actually referring to him.

“What are you implying, Ms. Haywood? You ought to know the Paynes have extensive business dealings with Blossom Hall. You have no reason to burn bridges like this, Ms. Haywood!” Damian scowled as a familiar wave of humiliation coursed through him.

Elise’s gaze sharpened, her killing intent radiating like a tempest.

Damian suddenly felt a storm–like pressure descending upon him, making his knees buckle. His face turned deathly pale as he scrambled back a step, his body trembling slightly. He looked utterly pathetic at the moment, stripped of every bit of his former bravado.

“Do you actually think you’re a big shot, Mr. Payne? You’re nothing but a pampered playboy! Do you really think I’d ever grant you a favor? You’d better tell your father to come here himself if you want to talk business!” Elise snorted coldly.

Elise hadn’t become the head of Blossom Hall by being weak, after all. Her cultivation and strength were forces to be reckoned with.

“Why, you!” Damian was exasperated and humiliated, his face flushing a deep crimson as if he had been slapped across the face several times.

He had never imagined that Elise would be so ruthless, stripping him of his reputation and leaving him utterly humiliated in front of everyone.

“Have you considered the consequences if the Paynes pull their business from Blossom Hall, Ms. Haywood? You ought to know that we are not a family you want to provoke!” Damian hissed through gritted teeth.

He had already been humiliated once in front of Roxy, so this time, he had to hold his ground no matter what.

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Chapter 517