Chapter 664
Chapter 664
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Ashton was stunned, wondering if Kayla had been serious about sleeping with him upon Lawrence’s recovery.
If he managed to claim her before the showdown with Flint, her Divine Arcane constitution would undoubtedly push his strength to a new height, making him even more certain of becoming the ruler of the criminal underworld of Javonbury.
“I’ll check in on Mr. Clarkson Senior next time,” Ashton merely stated before leaving.
He had to meet with Wanda immediately to set up the betting pool.
He also intended to push the hype of his fight with Flint for the title of the ruler of the criminal underworld of Javonbury to its absolute limit, ensuring that everyone in Javonbury was buzzing in anticipation for their upcoming fight.
Ashton immediately made his way to the Curios Chamber as soon as he left the Clarkson manor, but just as he reached the entrance, he spotted Irina, Flint’s secretary.
“I haven’t seen you in a few days, and you seem even more impressive than ever, Mr. Gray!” Irina exclaimed with a radiant
smile.
She was dressed in her usual professional suit that highlighted her provocative figure, and her aloof expression only made her more alluring to those who wanted to break her composure.
“Is there something I can do for you, Ms. Nunley?” Ashton asked flatly.
He had once looked into the background of the enigmatic Irina and found that she was far more than a simple secretary to Flint. She was a spy planted by someone influential, holding a rank that was effectively on par with Flint’s own.
“I’ve come to deliver the invitation to the Sage’s 80th birthday banquet, Mr. Gray!” Irina replied, handing over the invitation to
Ashton.
She studied him closely before adding with a voice laced with a provocative charm, “Do you plan on showing up to the birthday banquet, Mr. Gray?
“You see, the Sage has made it clear that he wants to settle the score with you once and for all that night.”
Ashton accepted the invitation and replied with a smile, “I’ll have to trouble you to let the Sage know that I’ll certainly be there for his 80th birthday banquet, Ms. Nunley. I’ll even prepare a very special gift for him on that day!”
“Is that so? What is this special gift you’re referring to, Mr. Gray?” Irina asked.
“I’m going to challenge the Sage publicly and take his place as the ruler of the criminal underworld of Javonbury!” Ashton declared, revealing his intentions. He understood that legitimacy as a ruler required public acknowledgment.
He mused that if he could trample Flint under his feet during his birthday banquet, he would be able to silence any potential opposition in Javonbury for good.
Irina’s expression shifted, her eyes widening in profound disbelief. She hadn’t expected Ashton to lay his cards on the table just like that.
She asked curiously, “Doesn’t being this honest make you fear that the Sage will arrange a tightening noose for you before you even arrive, Mr. Gray?”
“I’m actually counting on him to set a trap. If he doesn’t, I won’t have the chance to show everyone why I’m the better choice as the ruler of the criminal underworld of Javonbury!” Ashton declared with a faint smile.
He was looking forward to fleecing the faction surrounding Flint and was more than happy to build up the anticipation now.
He wasn’t afraid of the danger, as he suspected the breakthrough he needed to reach the divine realm might finally arrive during that birthday banquet.
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