Sarah hurried down the gravel path toward the old brick courtyard area.
The bright daylight reflected off the marble fountains surrounding the green space.
She spotted little Leo sitting safely near the wooden garden swing set.
The toddler was playing with a small toy truck in the soft grass.
Sarah let out a long sigh of relief when she saw him safe.
However, her attention was instantly drawn to something lying in the dirt.
A thick leather portfolio sat open beside an unfastened garden storage box.
Inside the portfolio lay several old envelopes stamped with official legal seals.
Sarah knelt down beside the hedge to inspect the loose paperwork carefully.
Her hands trembled slightly as she pulled out a dusty blue document.
It was an unrecorded original addendum to her father's primary life insurance policy.
The document clearly stated that a massive private bank account existed overseas.
That account had been hidden away for over twenty long years now.
Victoria had tried desperately to keep this specific secret from the family.
If Mark found this paper, Victoria would lose all rights to claim it.
Sarah heard quick steps approaching from behind the nearby flower garden wall.
She quickly placed the valuable legal paper safe inside her own coat.
Victoria rounded the corner with a angry expression on her face.
Victoria: What are you doing snooping around in this private area?
Sarah: I found papers your lawyer claimed were completely lost years ago.
Victoria: Put those documents back where you found them right now!
Sarah: These belong to Mark and the estate trust fund, Victoria.
Victoria: You have no idea what you are getting involved in!
Sarah stood up tall and looked directly into Victoria's angry eyes.
Sarah: I know you have been hiding assets from the probate court.
Victoria: That money was meant to protect my personal financial future!
Sarah: It was meant for Leo's education and his future care!
Victoria took a quick step forward, her face turning bright red.
Victoria: That child does not deserve the wealth his grandfather built!
Sarah: He is family, and you are just trying to steal from him!
Victoria reached out to grab Sarah's arm in a sudden burst of rage.
Sarah pulled away quickly and stepped backward toward the open courtyard lawn.
Little Leo looked up from his toys with wide, curious brown eyes.
He could sense the anger rising between the two adults near him.
Sarah: Stay right there, Leo, everything is going to be completely okay.
Victoria: Nothing about this situation is ever going to be okay again!
Victoria grabbed a small brass key from her designer purse very quickly.
She moved toward the tall locked gates that led to the private drive.
Victoria: I am calling my attorney to freeze every single bank account!
Sarah: Go ahead and call him, because the truth is out now!
Sarah knew she had to find Mark before Victoria made another move.
She grabbed Leo's hand gently and guided him away from the courtyard.
The sun continued to shine brightly over the massive marble estate grounds.
Yet a dark storm was brewing between the heirs of the fortune.
Sarah held the blue paper tight against her chest as she walked.
She was ready to expose every single secret Victoria had been keeping.