My irritation flared. “Maybe because I was about to be dragged out like a common criminal.”

Pedro’s eyes snapped back to the manager, and just like that, the air of control shifted.

“Franco,” he said smoothly, his voice as cold steel, “get the owner on the phone. If this woman

isn’t fired by the end of the day, shut this entire place down.”

The manager choked on her next breath. “Mr. Pedro, please! I—I didn’t realise—”

Pedro’s eyes shot fire at her. “You didn’t realise because you judged her the moment she walked in. You humiliated my wife in a store where I spend millions. And now you expect me...