The contents of the contracts were mostly for NDA. It can even be said that instead of contracts, these were NDAs instead.
It is stated there that Ashton would become their sponsor, he would provide them with materials and resources needed to make them stronger in exchange for their loyalty.
It's a mutually beneficial agreement, one that is well thought out and pretty detailed as well.
"...why this, all of a sudden?"
Blake's question encapsulated what Mary and Alice were thinking as well.
"Right, I thought that you invited us here to discuss something...you know...important." Alice added, "We weren't expecting you to come forward with these."
Mary chose to stay silent, but inwardly, she too was confused.
