Mark continued playing the recorded footage on the bright security monitor display.
The audio speaker on the wall played the clear recorded voices back loudly.
Richard was seen walking into the hallway frame right after the phone shattered.
He didn't scold Olivia or offer to repair the broken device at all.
Instead, he leaned down close to Mia with a strict look on his face.
Recorded Richard: If you complain to your mother, you will ruin her marriage.
Recorded Richard: Mark only lets us stay here because I manage his business deals.
Recorded Richard: You need to learn your place in this high-class household quickly.
The recorded audio played through the kitchen speakers with crystal clear clarity.
Sarah covered her mouth with both hands as tears spilled down her cheeks.
Sarah: You threatened my daughter with our marriage contract, Richard?
Richard: I was setting firm boundaries for a child who lacks structure.
Mark: You lied to her about my business affairs to intimidate her.
Richard: I bring massive value to your investment portfolio, Mark.
Mark: You are an external legal consultant whose contract expires this very month.
Richard: You would jeopardize a lucrative legal strategy over a family squabble?
Mark: Cruelty toward a child is never a minor family squabble to me.
Mia squeezed her mother's hand while looking up at the security monitor.
Mia: I told you I wasn't making it up, Mommy.
Sarah: I am so deeply sorry I didn't see this happening sooner.
Olivia: Whatever, it is just a cheap phone that cost two hundred dollars.
Mark: The value of the phone is irrelevant compared to your conduct.
Mark: You both showed a total lack of empathy and respect in my home.
Richard folded his arms tightly and adopted a harsh defensive tone now.
Richard: If you push this issue, Sarah and I will file for legal separation.
Sarah: You don't have to file anything because I am ending this marriage now.
Richard: You cannot survive comfortably on a hospital nurse income alone, Sarah.
Mark: She will never have to worry about financial stability in her life.
Mark: My family trust fund fully protects my sister and her daughter always.
Richard's face turned completely pale as the reality hit him hard now.
Richard: Mark, let us sit down in the study and negotiate calmly.
Mark: The time for calm negotiation ended when you intimidated a child.