Velvet’s POV

Jack was standing beside his brother. Their gaze locked, I could feel the tension from where I stood.

“Let's go.” Zavian motioned for Jack to get into the car parked a few meters away.

Jack turned around and left the moment his father finished speaking. Zavian called after him.

“Jack!” But it was useless. The sound of footsteps echoed sharply against the concrete floor, then faded into the noise of the crowd inside.

For a second, I just stood there, unsure what to do. Every instinct told me to follow him, but my feet stayed still.

“I should go after him,” I murmured, but when I turned, Zavian...