Mark marched up the white marble staircase with heavy, firm footsteps that echoed loudly.
His heart pounded against his ribs as he reached the top landing near the American flag.
Victoria stood near the decorative balcony railing, her hands trembling uncontrollably with panic.
She attempted to put on a innocent expression as Mark approached her with dangerous speed.
Mark grabbed her arm firmly, forcing her to look directly into his furious eyes.
Victoria cried out in surprise and tried to pull herself free from his grip.
Mark shouted at her, demanding to know how she could do something so cruel.
Victoria stammered out excuses, claiming that Lily had simply tripped on her dress.
She insisted that she was trying to catch the girl, not push her over.
Mark refused to listen to her lies because he had seen the shove with his own eyes.
He pointed his finger directly into her pale face, his voice echoing through the mansion.
He called her a heartless monster who tried to hurt an innocent child for money.
Victoria's fake composure shattered completely, revealing the selfish motives hidden beneath her polished exterior.
She admitted that she hated sharing the estate and the family inheritance with a child.
She yelled that she deserved to be the main priority in his life and home.
Mark stood stunned for a second, disgusted by her complete lack of remorse or guilt.
He told her that her greed had officially destroyed her future and her marriage.
Down in the foyer, Lily watched from the sofa, feeling safe because her father protected her.
Mark turned his back on Victoria and pulled out his cell phone from his pocket.
Victoria gasped, realizing that he was dialing the local police department right then.
She begged him not to ruin her social standing and financial reputation in the city.
Mark ignored her pleas completely as he spoke clearly into the phone speaker.
He requested an immediate police response to his address for an assault on a minor.
Victoria knew her grand life of luxury was coming to an abrupt and painful end.