The air between the three of us felt thick with tension, and the longer I stood there, the more I realized I was completely out of my depth. Patrick’s accusation hung in the air like a storm cloud, and Jack’s silence wasn’t helping. He seemed rather angry like he was debating between talking and walking away.
I folded my arms, trying to regain control. “Someone start talking. Now.”
Patrick shot Jack a smug look as if daring him to speak. When Jack remained quiet, Patrick took the opportunity to step closer to me. “You deserve to know the truth, Amelia,” he said, his tone oozing sincerity. “Jack wasn’t just my boss—he was the one who ruined my career.”
I turned to Jack, my eyes narrowing. I noticed a disappointed look on his face, and I could tell he was equally surprised by Patrick's a
