Mark left Lily in the safe care of Sarah inside the warm study room.
He walked back out into the grand foyer where two security guards stood near Victoria.
Victoria was pacing back and forth across the white marble floor, looking furious and nervous.
She turned around quickly when she heard Mark's firm footsteps echoing off the high walls.
She demanded to know why the security guards were keeping her inside the front hallway.
Mark stopped a few paces away from her, keeping his hands resting calmly inside his pockets.
He informed her in a cool, steady voice that their marriage was completely over today.
Victoria laughed nervously and tried to claim that he could not throw her out so fast.
She reminded him that she was his legal wife and deserved a proper share of wealth.
Mark pulled out a printed copy of the prenuptial agreement from his folder on the console.
He read the specific clause aloud that stripped her of all financial claims upon cruelty.
Victoria's face went completely pale as she remembered signing that exact legal paper months ago.
She tried to soften her voice again, stepping closer and asking for another chance to talk.
She claimed she was just stressed from managing such a large estate alone for weeks.
Mark cut her off immediately with a quick raise of his hand, refusing her fake excuses.
He told her that her belongings were being packed by the house staff right that moment.
Two official police officers arrived at the front door, having been called by the lawyer.
The officers stepped inside the foyer and spoke briefly with Mark regarding the formal complaint.
Victoria began to cry real tears of anger as she realized her greedy plan had failed.
The officers escorted her up the stairs so she could collect her personal handbags and coat.
Mark stood at the bottom of the stairs, watching in complete silence as she walked up.
He felt relieved that the dangerous presence was finally being removed from his daughter's life.