Evelyn did not even flinch as Julian stepped into her personal space.
She took another slow sip from her tall crystal glass.
Julian: Unlock this door right now before I call the police!
Evelyn: The police will not help you break a legal contract, Julian.
Julian reached for the electronic lock on the frame.
A loud warning beep sounded across the entire high-ceilinged room.
The guests gasped and began whispering behind their delicate hands.
Julian grabbed a metal chair from a nearby dinner table.
He swung the chair hard against the reinforced acrylic wall.
The thick panel rattled but did not show a single crack.
Evelyn: That glass was custom made for this special presentation.
Julian: You are completely out of your mind!
Evelyn: You tried to take away my portion of the estate.
Julian dropped the chair on the cold marble floor.
He stepped forward and shoved Evelyn away from the lock controls.
Evelyn stumbled backward into a table, spilling drinks across the floor.
She held her side and glared up at Julian with hatred.
Evelyn: You will never get her out in time!
Julian ignored her threats and inspected the keypad interface.
The digital display showed a four-digit security code requirement.
He punched in his father's old birthday with trembling fingers.
A red error light flashed twice on the digital screen.
Julian looked around the hall for a heavy work tool.
He spotted a maintenance crate sitting near the emergency exit.
A heavy heating torch sat right on top of the open box.
The building crew had used it earlier to fix outdoor pipes.
Julian sprinted across the polished floor toward the metal tool crate.
He grabbed the torch and adjusted the gas valve control knob.
A bright yellow flame roared to life with a fierce sound.
Julian rushed back to the sealed display box on the stage.
He aimed the intense heat directly at the heavy metal hinge.
The plastic seal around the frame began to melt away quickly.
Acrid smoke filled the air as the locking pins softened.
Julian kicked the corner of the frame with all his force.
The metal latch snapped open with a sharp cracking sound.
He pulled the heavy door open and reached into the cold box.
Lily reached up toward her father with tears streaming down.
Julian lifted her small body into his arms and held her close.