"What are you two doing here?"

Emily turned around abruptly, spotting Allen Parker standing nearby, his gaze sharp as he observed her and Jackson.

"Brother, perfect timing," Jackson finally stood up, no longer pressing her. He gestured towards Emily. "Do you like her?"

The gleam in Allen Parker's eyes flickered. "She seems decent."

After a pause, he added, "From an employer's perspective, she's a good employee."

Jackson pressed further, "But from a man's perspective?"

Allen Parker ...