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The heavy footsteps of the guard echoed down the dimly lit corridor as I stood there, my anger unyielding despite Nero's desperate pleas. Calmly, I motioned for the guard to enter the cell, my gaze unwavering as I watched Jason's expression morph from confusion to realization.

But Nero's voice, filled with anguish and frustration, reverberated off the cold stone walls of the cell. His pleas tugged at my conscience, threatening to unravel the carefully constructed facade of indifference I had built. But I couldn't.

"Don't do this, Blake," Nero whispered as I stared deep into his eyes.

"Wait... What's going on, Blake?!" Jason's voice trembled slightly, his eyes darting between me and Nero.

Ignoring his question, I gestured for the guard to lock him up alongside Nero, my voice cold and commanding. "Chain him. Make sure he can't interfere with my investigation."

"Blake, stop! Hey! Stop!" Nero shouted.

Yet his protests fell on deaf ears as the guard yanked Jason by his hands, the clinking
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