The opening up 2

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As the seconds ticked by, Jackson's response was instinctual, a mix of surprise and an internal scramble to piece together how Roberto might have become privy to his association with madam Rosella. Confusion danced across his features, a fleeting reflection of the thoughts racing within him. The abruptness of the question had shifted the nature of their conversation, veering into territory that was personal and unexpected.

The tense atmosphere was thick as they exchanged loaded glances, the weight of unspoken implications hanging between them. Roberto, her husband, confronted the situation head-on. "I was the one who answered the call, and I believe everything you said," he asserted.

"Has she settled her outstanding balance? If not, I'll gladly pay triple the amount she owes you," Roberto negotiated, clearly willing to resolve the matter.

Jackson, sensing an opportunity, inquired, "And what would you want in return?"

Roberto's lips curled into a calculating smile. "How about provi