The Price of Arrogance

"Uncle Reginald, we're family. How could you—" Cecilia stammered, utterly stunned.

"Apologize," Reginald cut her off sharply.

Cecilia, reluctant as she was, saw Reginald raise his hand again and quickly blurted out, "I'm sorry. It was my fault."

"Mr. Foley, is that..." Reginald started hopefully.

"Not sincere enough," Milton said, his face like stone. "Do it again."

Cecilia opened her mouth to arg