The context of the following conversation is Jordan was scared to tell the truth, but Sydney promised not to get angry, and Sydney made Jordan answer the question.:
Jordan says I was scared to talk to Sydney..
The friend responds Did you think she would be mad?.
Jordan responds Yeah, but she promised not to be angry..
The friend responds Did you believe her?.
Jordan responds Yeah, so I told her everything and answered the questions..
The friend responds It pays to be honest..