With a thud, Pete fell to her knees before him.

Her flushed eyes brimming with tears as she looked up at him. "Mr. Monroe, I did everything you told me to do. I beg you, please, release my family. My father has asthma–something is going to happen to him. I know I was wrong. I'll do anything you want. Just let them go."

Her plea was urgent, but Jack's gaze was unforgiving. "I told you: while Sofia will not forgive you, I will not let your family go."

"Mr. Monroe…" Pete held out his hand, reaching for Jack's sleeve, but withdrew in disgust.

"Don't touch me with your filthy hands,"...