Natalie shot Ashton a furious, embarrassed glare. Clutching her backside, she snapped, "If you end up dying, don't say I didn't warn you. The Sage is a terrifying man!""Oh yeah? Well, let me see just how terrifying he is, then! After all, you can't catch a wolf without entering the forest," Ashton remarked with a derisive chuckle.He'd long wanted to meet Flint. Now that he had the chance, there was no way he'd pass it up.After a brief hesitation, Gene gritted his teeth and said, "I'm coming with you, Mr. Gray! So what if it's the Sage, the ruler of the criminal underworld? I'd like to see for myself, too!"Louie wavered, but after remembering Walter's instructions, he quickly said, "I'm coming too, Mr. Gray! The Sage is willing to show a little courtesy to the Holt Crew, so maybe there's room for negotiation later."Cadence chimed in, "I'll accompany you as well, Mr. Gray.""There's no need for that," Ashton declared, interrupting them. "I can go alone.""Ashton…" Sylvia clut
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