Holding her cheek, Jane looked at Gabriel with misty eyes, feeling deeply touched. She had always believed he was the right person for her. Pedro waved his hand dismissively. “Enough. Both of you, stand up.”

Once Gabriel helped Jane to her feet, Pedro remained where he stood, and no one dared to leave.

Finally, Pedro’s icy gaze settled on Theo, who stood behind Quincy. He roared, “Theo, get over here and kneel!”

Theo shuddered but stepped forward after a deep breath.

Quincy grabbed his arm, glaring at Pedro. “Dad why should he kneel? Jane was the one in the wrong! Why does my son, who did nothing wrong, have to...