Jarek pressed his lips together, silent as a stone.
Leslie went on, "I'm Leslie, Broderick's wife. Come with me. I promise you won't have to do anything that goes against your conscience."
Jarek was actually pretty skilled-his martial arts were no joke. Even though he'd taken a wrong path, he still had his own code.
In a past life, he became one of Broderick's bodyguards.
Ironically, Reginald had planted him as a mole. But in the end, Jarek chose to stay loyal to Broderick, because Broderick genuinely trusted him.
People like him, they've got a loyal heart.
In this world, there are no permanent enemies or allies-only lasting interests.
Still, there really are some people who give their all for friends, no matter what.
Jarek was one of those ride-or-die types.
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