“What position do you have to question me?”
Satan was in no mood to deal with Jackson, who was now acting like a furious lion.
Jackson loved Emily, and that was clear. He had pursued her before, but she had firmly rejected him, leading him to let go. During those drunken nights at the bar, Jackson had voiced his true feelings—he still loved Emily, but he didn’t want to cause her any more trouble or be pushed away.
Men's compromises with rivals aren’t always unbreakable. Even the smallest disturbance can create a storm.
And Penelope’s situation was complicated to explain quickly. Moreover, deep down, Satan was unwilling to clarify everything to his rival.