I was afraid to look at him in the eyes and continued behaving as if I was the one at fault. In the end, I repeated myself, “I have never mentioned anything like that, Mr. Adler.”
Jackson pulled me away from Augustus and yelled, “Erica, what the heck is wrong with you? Is it necessary for you to grovel yourself at his mercy? Are you sure you're happy staying next to him?” I was utterly baffled by Jackson's wrath that came out of nowhere. At that point in time, I was unsure if I should be grateful he was such a righteous man or if I should consider myself unlucky because of the things that would be awaiting me because of him.
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