She was extremely upset and not thinking rationally. She had called Erica in a fit, yelling about Elena filing a harassment claim against Justin at the firm. Sherise had gotten an epiphany that somehow Elena was a plant from Jonah. “You’re not thinking clearly,” Erica said. “Jonah would have no reason to do this to Justin or to you. It makes no sense.” “Jonah will do whatever he wants,” Sherise insisted. “He could have created this situation to distract me from my work with Northman—to get me out of the way.” “You’re his communications chief, Sherise. You’re not a strategist for them.” “But I know his secrets,” she answered back. Erica sighed. “His secrets are your secrets. Don’t you get that? He knows you won’t tell. Because even though he could lose his chance at the White House, you would lose your reputation and your family. He’s not afraid of you.” “Then why?” Sherise asked. “That’s my point,” Erica said as calmly as she could. “There’s no reason why.
