Arthur raised his hand and slapped Evelyn hard across her pale face.
The sharp sound echoed loudly off the hard walls of the corridor.
Evelyn gasped in complete shock and stumbled back against the white wall.
She held her bruised cheek in sheer horror as tears filled her eyes.
She had never seen her wealthy and calm husband express such raw power.
Arthur pointed his finger sternly directly at her trembling face.
Arthur: Don't you ever dare touch my daughter again, get out!
Evelyn: Arthur, please, you cannot throw me out like this!
Arthur: You are leaving this house today and going straight to prison!
Evelyn: Think about our marriage and what people will say!
Arthur: My only duty in this world is protecting my innocent child!
Arthur pulled his phone out and immediately dialed his personal divorce lawyer.
He also contacted the local police department to report the attempted harm.
Evelyn realized her greed had destroyed her comfortable life in an instant.
She slid down the wall in utter defeat, sobbing over her ruined scheme.
Arthur turned away from her completely and knelt down beside small Lily.
He gathered the little girl in the red dress back into his strong arms.
Lily wrapped her arms around her father's neck, finally feeling totally secure.
The police sirens soon echoed in the distance, approaching the grand estate.
Evelyn was led away in handcuffs while the sun shone brightly outside.
Arthur looked down at his daughter and smiled with deep relief and love.
They walked down the marble stairs together toward a safe and peaceful future.