But still, J wanted things to be handled by herself. And if it was up to her, negotiation is the first solution. Sometimes it worked but sometimes, it didn't. And that is the time when Jacob is allowed to take over.
The case with Trixie and Mason is different. Adriano relish using Mason to get his gold back as if that is going to happen. Adriano went to the point of using an innocent baby just because of greed, so as a mother, her heart took over. So she made the negotiation which she usually leaves for Arthur and Lance to do.
"You said you will let me handle him," She said.
"I did. And you did. In fact, I am so proud of how you handled him," Jacob didn't hide the pride on his face while J was negotiating with Adriano. That was the first time she dealt with their adversary personally and he was not surprised at how well she handled the situation.
"Why do I feel like there is a 'but' hanging at the end of your sentence?"