Julian and Elena walked back down the grand staircase together.
Victoria was sitting on the velvet couch holding a ice pack.
She looked up and saw Julian holding the old envelope.
Her face turned completely pale in an instant.
Victoria: Where did you find that paper, Julian?
Julian: You knew about Father's true will all along.
Victoria stood up quickly, dropping the ice pack to the floor.
Victoria: That paper is old and invalid!
Julian: My lawyer confirmed it is completely real and binding.
Elena stood tall beside her husband with newfound courage.
Elena: You had no right to hurt me or lie to Julian.
Victoria: This is my house! You cannot talk to me like that!
Julian: This is actually my house, Mother.
Julian handed the legal document to his family lawyer on the phone.
Julian: The estate, the bank accounts, and the business belong to me.
Victoria began to shake with fear and regret.
She realized she had lost all her power in one evening.
Victoria: Julian, please do not kick your own mother out.
Julian: You forced my wife to sign fake divorce papers.
Julian: You physically attacked her in the main hallway.
Elena: Julian, we do not need to be cruel to her.
Julian looked at his kind wife with deep admiration.
Even after everything, Elena still showed grace and mercy.
Julian: You can stay in the guest house down the road.
Julian: But you will never step foot in this main mansion again.
Victoria lowered her head and began to cry silent tears.
She had brought this bitter punishment upon herself.