Before the prison break, Ashe had met Ronald alone in the cafeteria. To Ashe, Ronald was little more than a tool, but that didn't mean he felt no sympathy. He had tested Ronald's intentions after the escape, whether he would part ways with Ronna immediately or attempt to assassinate him.0

If it were the latter, Ashe could reach an understanding. Once Harvey's contract was fulfilled, the escapees would inevitably turn on one another. This was not a matter of self-interest or grudges; it was purely a matter of trust. You could never be certain who would strike first, so you had to strike before them.0

When dealing with death row inmates clawing their way out of a cesspit, the safest assumption was to imagine them at their worst, filthiest, and most despicable. After all, they judged others with the same rotten hearts they carried.0

If Ronald needed it, Ashe could secretly coordinate with Iger and Harvey. When the split came, the four of them could focus their attack on Ronna. The...0