Julian stepped firmly up the marble steps toward the defensive, angry woman.
Victoria backed up until her heels hit the tall solid front doors.
Julian: Pack your things and get out of my sight right now!
Victoria: You cannot throw me out! I have rights in this house!
Julian: You forfeited every right the moment you abused my child!
Isabella watched from the bottom step, wiping her eyes with her sleeve.
She had lived in constant fear inside this grand mansion for six months.
Whenever her father left town for work, Victoria changed into someone terrifying.
The gentle house rules disappeared, replaced by endless demands and bitter insults.
Victoria had threatened to send Isabella away if she ever spoke up.
The young girl had kept quiet, trying desperately to protect her small family.
Now her brave father was finally standing between her and her tormentor.
Victoria: You need me, Julian! Who else will manage this huge estate?
Julian: I will hire real professionals who care about human decency!
Victoria: I gave up my quiet life to help raise your daughter!
Julian: You gave up nothing! You lived off my mother's trust fund!
The words struck Victoria like a sudden physical blow to her pride.
She opened her mouth to argue, but Julian held up his hand.
Julian: I am calling my divorce lawyer and the authorities right now.
Victoria's face turned pale as the reality of her situation hit.
She looked around the massive estate, realizing her luxury life was over.
Victoria: You would ruin our family name over a simple misunderstanding?
Julian: Torturing a helpless child is not a misunderstanding, Victoria!
Julian: It is a crime, and you will pay for every second!
Julian pulled out his phone and quickly dialed his personal family attorney.
He kept his stern eyes locked directly onto Victoria's trembling, nervous frame.
Julian: Arthur, process the immediate eviction papers for Victoria right now.