Julian opened the heavy black folder and adjusted his golden spectacles.
The guests gathered in a tight circle around the ruined patio lawn.
Julian: Four years ago, the late Arthur left specific legal instructions.
Beatrice: Arthur left this entire house and trust fund to me!
Julian: That was only a temporary arrangement until Toby turned four years old.
Victoria gasped sharply and looked at her mother in total disbelief.
Victoria: What is he talking about, Mom? Is this true?
Beatrice: He is lying! He forged those documents with Leo!
Julian: These papers bear Arthur's verified legal signature and state seals.
Leo took a step closer to his shaking stepmother and spoke calmly.
Leo: My father knew how cruel you really were behind closed doors.
Julian: The estate, the mansion, and seventy percent of company shares belong to Toby.
Julian: Leo serves as the sole trustee until Toby comes of age.
The surrounding family members began whispering among themselves in deep surprise.
Beatrice's absolute authority over the family fortune vanished in a single second.
Beatrice: You cannot evict me from my own home of thirty years!
Leo: I am not evicting you because of money, Beatrice.
Leo: I am removing you because you lack a basic human heart.
Toby: Papa, does this mean we do not have to leave?
Leo turned around and picked up his small son into his arms.
Leo: We are staying, Toby, but these mean people are leaving today.
Victoria: Leo, please, we can talk about this like reasonable adult family!
Leo: You called my son an ordinary street child just minutes ago.
Victoria: I was just angry, I did not mean it like that!
Leo: You showed your true colors when my boy was on his knees.
Leo gestured to his bodyguards to step forward toward the women.
Leo: Escort Beatrice and Victoria to the main front gate right now.
Beatrice: Do not touch me! You will hear from my legal team!
Julian: My office has already frozen your private accounts, Beatrice, effective today.
Beatrice looked around at the guests, but no one spoke up to help her.
Her years of arrogance and cruel behavior had left her with no real friends.
She stumbled backward over her long green gown in total embarrassment and shame.