Chapter 322
Tavon couldnât wait to divorce, and now that Ashley had brought up the subject, he was eager to seize the opportunity.
Tavonâs words left everyone in the ward room stunned. Geneva and Thomas exchanged puzzled glances. Ashley was both shocked and infuriated, her heart filled with a chilling mix of emotions.
Sandy and Sean were both taken aback.
Sean quickly intervened, âDad, calm down. Itâs not that serious. You and Mom have been married for so long. Why do you guys have to get a divorce
now?â
âAdults are speaking, and children should be silent,â Tavon rebuked, pointing a finger at Sean. To him, Sean was nothing more than a child, unqualified to meddle in adult affairs. Tavon was in full combat mode, attacking anyone and anything that crossed his path.
âWhy are you yelling at your son?â Ashley snapped, defending her son. She shouted at Tavon, âYou want a divorce? Fine, bring it on. But I tell you this, you wonât get a dime. The Morton familyâs wealth belongs to me and our children.â
âOn what grounds? You think you can just kick me out?â Tavon raised his voice, âDonât act like the Morton family fortunes depend on your family, the Stantons. I, Tavon, built the Mortons from scratch. If we divorce, Iâm willing to split our assets, but thatâs as far as my kindness goes. Our son will stay with me, our daughter with you. Letâs go, letâs get this over with.â
With that, Tavon tried to drag Ashley away. It was clear he was serious. When a woman threatened divorce, it was usually a bluff, a tactic used to make the man compromise. But when a man threatened divorce, he usually meant it.
Hearing that Tavon wanted Sean but not her, Sandy felt a pang of sorrow. Was she just a burden in her fatherâs eyes?
Tavonâs determination made Ashley panick, her bravado faltering. She resisted, trying to pull away, her voice frantic, âIs it because of that wench Salma?, Youâre divorcing me because of her, arenât you, Tavon? Youâre such a bastard.â
Seeing the situation escalate, Thomas tapped his cane heavily on the floor, his voice booming, âSome actions are irreversible. You think divorcing my daughter is easy? You think the Stantons donât have any say in this?â
Geneva had lost her confrontational attitude. She warned, âYou want to divorce my daughter over some floozy? Be careful not to lose everything the Mortons have built.â Her words were both a threat and a warning.
Tavon, reminded of how they had forced him to marry Ashley twenty years ago, scowled, âI should have married Salma back then. I canât waste any more time now. I want to rekindle my relationship with her.â
His blatant admission shocked everyone. They all believed Tavon was bewitched, willing to divorce for a woman like Salma who had no background or
status.
Geneva and Thomas were furious. Turning to Ashley, they said, âAshley, if he wants a divorce, give it to him. Letâs see how far the Mortons can get without. us.â
Sean still tried to mediate, âDad, Mom, stop fighting. Thereâs no need for a divorce. I wonât allow it.â
Sensing Tavonâs determination, tears welled up in Ashleyâs eyes, âTavon, youâve been planning this for a while, havenât you? I was too naive to see it. You want to marry that wench? Fine, letâs divorce. But demand 80% of the companyâs assets, and our son stays with me. You can take our daughter.â
Her words felt like another stab in Sandyâs heart. Neither of her parents wanted her.
Sean couldnât stand it anymore. He yelled, âTake your arguments outside. Donât you care about hurting Sandy?â
Seanâs words managed to somewhat restore a bit of reason in Tavon and Ashley. Ashley glanced at Sandy, feeling a sense of unease in her heart: Sandy looked pale and remained silent. She appeared extremely pitiful, with tears in her eyes, yet they didnât fall. Her tearful expression was even more heart-wrenching.
The tumultuous scene gave Geneva and Thomas a headache. They took Ashleyâs hand and said, âLetâs go back to the Stantonsâ. If Tavon wants a divorce, let it be settled in court.â