Marcus carried Lily safely into the quiet library down the hall.
He set her down gently on the soft leather sofa.
His personal lawyer Arthur was already waiting inside the room.
Arthur looked deeply concerned as he held a thick paper file.
Arthur: Marcus, you need to look at these bank documents immediately.
Marcus: What did you find out about Victoria's past accounts?
Arthur: She has been moving money out of your trust fund.
Marcus took the cold papers into his trembling hands.
He scanned the black numbers printed across every page.
Victoria had transferred millions of dollars into an off-shore account.
She was trying to drain Lily's inheritance before anyone noticed.
Marcus felt a deep sense of guilt wash over his mind.
He had trusted Victoria with his heart and his family fortune.
He had ignored the warning signs for far too many weeks.
Marcus: She tried to harm my child to secure the money.
Arthur: The prenup agreement clearly states she gets nothing if she breaks the law.
Marcus: Call the local police department right this second.
Arthur: I already have officers on their way to the estate.
Lily reached out her small hand and touched her father's sleeve.
Lily: Is she going to hurt us again, Daddy?
Marcus: Never again, my sweet girl.
Marcus: I will protect you with everything I own.
Marcus stood up straight and buttoned his gray suit coat.
He walked back out into the bright hallway with full determination.
He saw Victoria trying to pack a leather bag near the front door.
She looked up with panic shining in her dark eyes.
Victoria: Marcus, please let me explain what happened earlier!
Marcus: You do not get to say another word in this house.
Victoria: It was all just a terrible misunderstanding!
Marcus: Your greed ends today, Victoria.