"Sofia, you weren't going to tell me the truth, so I had to press you," he tried to rationalize.

I laughed coldly. "Don't give excuses. It just makes you appear weaker."

I turned and walked away.

Jack didn't follow, his expression darkening as he watched me go.

When I was out of sight, he took out his phone and called Michael. "Find out what went down with Sofia at Prospectus Technology today!"

I puckered my lips and looked down. "Yes."

Jack noticed my phone on the table out of the corner of his eye and said quietly, "I believe you. I brought some ointment with me. Let me put it...