242 Jackson’s Promise

Jackson said, “He got what he deserved. You don’t need to feel sorry for him.”

Emily replied, “That’s business. I don’t understand it, and I won’t feel sorry. Everyone walks their own path, and he chose his.”

“If you’d thought this way earlier, it would have been better.”

There was a knock on the door from outside. It was Amanda’s voice: “Emily, are you in there?”

Jackson glared at her. “Who is it?”

Emily answered, “Lucas’s agent.”

Jackson quipped, “Is she your boss too?”

“...Sort of.”

“How many bosses do you have, Emily?” Jackson laughed wryly. “Whatever, you’re under Vincent’s spell now, and nothing I say will get through to you. Like you said, it’s my fault for showing up too late. But I want you to remember, you’re not the same as before. When Nathan abandoned you, you were all alone. This time it’s different. If Vincent ever treats you badly, you can always come to me.”

Emily smiled, “He treats me very well.”

“I hope so. A lifetime is long, and no one can predict what will happen