Chapter 578

The worry and urgency in Douglas Parker’s eyes were real, no act at all. Even now, all he cared about was her. Leslie Green couldn’t help but look a little puzzled. In her previous life, betrayal had cost her everything—even her life. So in this one, she’d long given up on trusting people. Other than Broderick Ackerley and a few others, she kept everyone at arm’s length. Broderick was her one regret, her biggest obsession. As for Douglas, she only acknowledged him as her master because he approached her first. A free, powerful mentor? Why not? He was the real deal, after all. That was her only reasoning back then. They weren’t even blood-related. "Girl, what are you standing there for? Run already!" Douglas’s voice roared across the chaos. Right after he yelled, another elderly man was shoved forward. "Such a touching teacher-student bond. But hmm… your disciple doesn’t seem too moved. Sacrificing your own life is one thing, but what about your good friend’s life? That doesn’t matter e