A series of rapid explosions went off like crackling thunder. Chadwick was struck ruthlessly by the punch, causing his defenses to shatter. He was slammed deep into the ground as blood sprayed, accompanied by a shrill, pained cry.
Ashton landed on the ground a moment later. He was covered in blood, but he stood tall and unyielding, with his head held high. He looked like an invincible god of war, eliciting profound awe in the observers.
“H–He’s way too powerful!”
“That’s a real man right there!”
“I’m so in love with Ashton!”
In that instant, gasps of wonder and shouts of disbelief rang out, an incessant chorus that filled every corner of the stage.
Wanda licked her lips, her expression a mix of heartache and pride. “You should never force me into marriage alliances anymore, Mom! I’ll never consent to it unless you can find someone better than Ashton!”
She gazed at Ashton’s towering silhouette, realizing she had completely fallen for him in that instant.
She had encountered countless prodigies as the head of the Curios Chamber of Javonbury–but none like Ashton. He was also skilled in medicine and had a charming, witty personality. She felt that even being his mistress would have been a joy.
Julia furrowed her brow, her own heart racing with shock. She had always thought Ashton was too stubborn for his own good, but this appeared to be his chosen martial path.
“Do you think I’m the one forcing you, Wanda? You know it’s the Shepherd family that’s doing it!
“Your fate was decided the moment you were born. Your chosen man would need to trample the Shepherd family if you desire freedom! Do you think that such a thing is possible, Wanda?”
She shook her head, having a strong premonition that Wanda’s involvement with Ashton would spark a conflict that could destroy the Shepherd family.
Meanwhile, as Ashton shattered Chadwick’s Aegis Ward, Faye approached Roxy and stood before her. Their gazes locked, and the intense allure between them caused some onlookers to forget the deadly duel raging on the deathmatch stage, utterly absorbed by Faye and Roxy’s striking beauty.
Roxy possessed the Primordial Innate Constitution, while Faye possessed the Phoenixborne lineage. Roxy radiated a frigid, peerless grace, while Faye possessed a legendary beauty that was as enchanting as it was stirring.
“Do you mind telling me why you divorced Ashton, Roxy? You see, I’m genuinely curious since so many beauties around here are claiming Ashton for themselves, being utterly infatuated with him.
“You two should have been a perfect match! How did you become such bitter enemies?” Faye asked, her expression sincere. She was truly interested in why they had split, as she wanted to learn more about Ashton.
Upon hearing the crowd constantly shouting for Ashton, Roxy’s expression hardened. She didn’t answer Faye’s question and merely glanced at Ashton, who was standing tall and unyielding on the stage. She asked curiously, “Do you actually want to marry Ashton?”
Roxy naturally had her own suspicions regarding why Faye had become Ashton’s fiancee. She believed that Faye had only given in to outside pressure and could never sincerely want to marry Ashton.
After all, Faye was the most beautiful woman in Javonbury and could never truly have taken a liking to Ashton.
Faye smiled radiantly as she replied, “I wasn’t so sure before this, but I actually developed quite a bit of feeling for him now. He is actually the first man to evoke such an emotional response in me. That’s why I’m so confused as to why you’d divorce Ashton. “I’ve done some investigation and found out that Ashton had loved you deeply back then, resolving various complications on
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