David handed little Leo back to Clara with gentle, careful movements.
He stood up to his full height, his chest heaving with deep breaths.
He walked straight toward Victoria with anger radiating from every step.
Victoria raised her hands defensively, backing away until her spine hit the pillar.
Victoria: David, please, let me explain what happened!
Father: You came into my house and tried to hurt my only child!
Victoria: It was an accident! I lost my balance up there!
Father: The video shows everything you did! You did it on purpose!
Victoria: You care more about this brat than you care about me!
David grabbed Victoria by the arm to keep her from running away.
She struggled against his grip, screaming curses at Clara across the hall.
Victoria: You ruined everything, you miserable little maid!
Clara: The truth was always going to come out, Victoria.
David pulled out his phone again and dialed emergency services immediately.
He put the phone to his ear while keeping a tight grip on Victoria.
Father: I need police officers at the Wilmoth estate right now.
Victoria tried to twist out of his grasp, scratching at his sleeves.
She realized that her entire future of wealth was slipping away forever.
If she went to court, the prenup agreement would yield her nothing.
Worse, she was facing severe criminal charges for child endangerment.
She let out a bitter laugh, dropping her soft act completely.
Victoria: You think you are so smart, David? I never loved you or your kid!
Father: I know that now. And you will pay for every second of it.
Victoria: Your money was the only good thing in this empty house!
Father: Get out of my sight!
David pushed her away onto the couch in the formal living room area.
He stood between her and the front exit, cutting off any escape path.
Clara stood by the doorway, soothing the quieted baby with soft rocking motions.
Outside, the loud sound of approaching police sirens began to echo down the road.
Victoria sank into the leather couch, her face twisted in bitter anger.
The grand dream of inheriting millions was turning into a total nightmare.