Mark stood up slowly from the marble floor while holding Lily closely.
He passed the crying child carefully into his trusted sister's arms.
Mark: Hold her tight and do not let anyone touch her.
Clara: Mark, please stay calm until the paramedics arrive here.
Mark turned toward the stairs with eyes filled with complete fury.
He pointed his shaking finger straight up at Victoria's calm face.
Mark: You pushed my daughter down these stairs!
Victoria: Do not speak to me like that in front of our guests!
Mark: I saw your foot trip her broken leg from behind!
Victoria: The clumsy child tripped over her own heavy crutches!
Mark: She could barely stand upright on that injured leg!
Victoria: You are losing your mind because of a tragic accident!
Mark started marching up the wide marble steps with heavy strides.
His shoes made loud pounding sounds against the polished marble surface.
The crowd below went completely silent as the tension grew higher.
Victoria backed up two inches against the wooden hallway wall.
Her smug expression started to crumble under his harsh stare.
Mark: You have hated her ever since we signed our prenup!
Victoria: That has nothing to do with this stupid fall!
Mark: You wanted her out of this house and out of my will!
Victoria: Get away from me before I call the estate security!
Mark reached the top landing and stopped right in front of her.
His face was red with anger as veins showed on his forehead.
Mark: Look at what you did to an innocent little girl!
Victoria: She is not my daughter and never will be!
The cruel words left Victoria's mouth before she could stop them.
A collective gasp echoed from the wealthy guests down in the foyer.
Victoria suddenly realized what she had just said out loud.
She covered her mouth as her cheeks turned bright red with shame.
Mark: Everyone down there heard your true feelings just now.
Victoria: I only spoke because you are screaming at me!
Mark: You are a monster who hurt a defenseless child!
David, the lawyer, stepped to the bottom of the staircase quickly.
David: Mark, keep your hands clear and let me handle this legally.
Mark: She will answer for what she did today!
Victoria glared at Mark with intense hatred inside her dark eyes.
Victoria: This is my home and you have no proof at all!
Mark pointed toward the high wall right near the grand ceiling.
A small red light was blinking quietly on a sleek security camera.