Chapter 447
“Congratulations! You got it right on the first try!” Ashton declared with a mocking smirk. “You’re the so–called ruler of the criminal underworld in Javonbury, Mr. Vance, with countless factions under your command.
“Yet here you are, colluding with the bastards from Jalun and using the Heart–Devouring Parasite to control everyone from Blossom Hall. Do you think you’re even worthy of calling yourself the ruler of the Javonbury criminal underworld?”
His confrontation was yet another slap to Flint’s face.
Eyes blazing murderously, Flint roared, “Sometimes, you should think twice about completely pissing someone off, Ashton!”
“So what if I piss you off? What can you do about it?” Ashton retorted haughtily before looking around and grinning. “By the way, there’s something I want to tell all of you. Even though Elise was supposedly the Sage’s lover, she’s still a virgin!”
“What was that?”
The news completely stunned everyone. If Elise were a virgin, did that mean Flint couldn’t get it up?
“So Elise chose to become Ashton’s woman because the Sage can’t perform in bed? After all, a woman her age would have plenty of desires.”
“I’ve long heard rumors about the Sage being impotent. The only reason he keeps so many women around him is so that they act as a cover–up for his inability to get it up. Some say that he’s not even interested in women…”
“Oh, my. If that’s true, I’m going to be so amused!”
“The Sage looks so healthy and vigorous for his age, but he lost his pride as a man a long time ago…
Even though these people tried to keep their voices down, Flint heard every word they said. His veins popped. This was what he feared the most, but Ashton had exposed his darkest secret right in front of everyone, humiliating him.
“Mr. Hopper! Ashton Gray has ruthlessly slaughtered Rudy and Emmett. He deserves to die! Kindly arrest him. and execute him on the spot to serve as a warning to everyone!” Flint roared.
He knew he couldn’t keep trading barbs with Ashton. The longer this dragged on, the more disadvantageous it
became for him.
After all, it was a fact that he couldn’t get it up. If this line of conversation continued, he would only end up revealing more of his weakness.
The best thing to do right now was to kill Ashton. Once Ashton was dead and all of the women of Blossom Hall submitted to him once more, the rumors would vanish as well.
Ashton was the root of all his problems!
After glancing at Flint, Ronan said nothing. He turned to Ashton and barked, “Ashton Gray! Do you acknowledge. the crimes you’ve committed?”
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The Dominion Vanguard needed to work with Flint. His support was immensely beneficial to the growth of their Influence.
Here it came!
Everyone’s hearts clenched as the atmosphere filled with murderous tension once more.
“And what are these crimes I’ve supposedly committed?” Ashton fearlessly fired back as he met Ronan’s eyes with a smile.
“You willfully murdered two people, including Emmett Slater, a Jalunese. Your actions have seriously damaged the diplomatic ties between our two countries. Do you still dare to deny the crimes you’ve committed?” Ronan growled, displeased by Ashton’s display of arrogance.
A terrifying pressure crashed down on Ashton, one that came from someone who was clearly a peak transcendent realm expert.
It was as expected from Ronan, who was a deputy head of the Dominion Vanguard. He was not to be underestimated!
Elise and Whitney both trembled, their backs covered in sweat. But at the very next moment, an even more domineering force surged forward, completely neutralizing the pressure from Ronan.
Ashton motioned for Elise and Whitney to stand behind him. The dark flames flickered even more wildly in his eyes.
“You’re Ronan Hopper, a deputy head of the Dominion Vanguard, yeah? Well, I’ve got a question for you as well.
“The Sage here teamed up with Cornelius Slater to use the Heart–Devouring Parasite to control the women of Blossom Hall. According to the laws of Casoria, is such a crime punishable by death as well?
“Rudy Winslow and Emmett Slater, the two men I killed, both attempted to use the Heart–Devouring Parasite to force the women into doing what they wanted.
“As a Casorian myself, not only have I not committed a crime by killing them, but I should even be lauded for my actions!”
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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