Mark sat Lily down on a soft leather sofa inside his quiet private home office room.
He brought her a fresh glass of water and a warm blanket from the sofa armrest.
Lily took a slow sip of water and wrapped the blanket tightly around her small shoulders.
Mark knelt beside her again and promised that she would never be treated poorly again.
He pulled his smartphone from his coat pocket and dialed his personal divorce attorney immediately.
The lawyer picked up the phone after two short rings, greeting Mark with a friendly tone.
Mark spoke in a quiet, firm voice, giving the attorney a clear summary of the facts.
He requested that his team prepare immediate legal papers for an emergency divorce filing.
He also asked for a restraining order to remove Victoria from his estate that very afternoon.
The lawyer assured Mark that the legal paperwork would be submitted to court right away.
Mark then called his estate manager to review the prenuptial agreement signed before their wedding.
The manager confirmed that the prenuptial agreement strictly barred Victoria from any inheritance or settlement.
Any act of cruelty or bad conduct toward the child completely voided her financial claims.
Mark felt a sense of strict justice settling over the terrible pain in his heart.
He had put measures in place to protect his child and his estate from bad intentions.
He thanked his manager and ended the call before turning his focus back to little Lily.
Lily was watching him with wide, curious eyes, looking much calmer than she was earlier.
She asked her father if she would have to stay near Victoria anymore in this house.
Mark stroked her hair gently and assured her that Victoria was leaving the property forever.
A soft knock came at the door, and Sarah entered quietly carrying a tray of warm food.
Mark smiled warmly at the loyal maid and thanked her for her courage that morning.
Sarah placed the tray on the low coffee table near the sofa with a quiet smile.