C1099 Time Was of the Essence

In a way, they were indeed granting Lloyd Walker a reprieve.

But let's be clear, it wasn't a sudden attack of conscience that prompted this—it was fear of walking away empty-handed.

If it all went south and both sides were wiped out, sure, Lloyd would take the biggest hit. But the thugs would be left with the stark reality of gaining nothing.

They were human, after all