Nidia was originally planning on saying a few sentences. Perhaps Derek's face irked her so much that she no longer cared about the people in the room. She continued impulsively whilst remaining rational, "Jackson is an independent man. He's not a puppet that you can control. Even if he wants to be a waiter, that's his choice. If you really want the best for him, you should let him live happily."
Derek raised his eyebrow and countered, "Nidia, I can see right through you. You're a brilliant woman. You know it's more comfortable to be a rich businessman's wife than an official's wife. An official's wife can't throw their money around or ride a Maybach that's worth three million dollars. Nor can they live in a mansion by East Bay. I know you. This is the reason why you're doing everything you can to keep him in Baile."
