Richard looked from the papers on the table to his private legal team behind him.
His lawyers quickly leaned in and whispered short, sharp warnings into his ear.
"We can settle this quietly, Mark," Richard said, his tone turning surprisingly soft.
"We can handle the trust fund payouts without involving the local press," Richard offered quickly.
"No more deals, Richard," Mark said, standing up while holding Bella securely in his arms.
"You tried to buy off my family and hide my own child from me," Mark reminded him.
"Your daughter physically threatened my child inside this very house today," Mark added.
"The police report has already been filed by my security team at the front gate," Mark revealed.
Richard's face turned completely red as he realized he was totally trapped.
"You will lose your standing in the business club for this!" Richard shouted desperately.
"I don't care about your corporate club anymore," Mark said with complete confidence.
"My family is right here in this room," Mark declared, looking at Bella and Sarah.
Arthur Vance handed a crisp white paper to Richard's leading corporate attorney.
"This is a formal restraining order against Victoria and your family representatives," Arthur stated.
"You have thirty minutes to leave this private property before the sheriff arrives," Arthur added.
Richard growled in frustration but turned on his heel and stormed out of the house.
His lawyers followed right behind him without uttering another single word of protest.
The heavy front door slammed shut, leaving the mansion in wonderful, quiet peace.
Sarah took a deep breath of relief, resting her back against the library bookshelf.
"Is it really over?" Sarah asked, her voice filled with newfound hope.
"It's just beginning, Sarah," Mark replied with a genuine smile on his face.
"You are never working as a maid another day in your life," Mark promised her.
"You are Bella's aunt, and you will live right here as part of this family," Mark said.
Bella looked up at Mark and wrapped her tiny arms around his neck tightly.
"Are you staying with us forever, Daddy?" Bella asked softly.
"Forever and always, my little girl," Mark answered, kissing her forehead gently.