The following morning, the sun rose brightly over the grand estate grounds outside the city.
Arthur walked down the broad front steps holding Lily securely in a comfortable baby carrier.
His personal legal team had arrived early to prepare the emergency custody filings for court.
Two luxury sedans pulled into the long driveway, carrying senior partners from the law firm.
Among them was Mr. Vance, a respected family attorney who had represented Arthur's grandfather for decades.
Mr. Vance carried a thick briefcase packed with bank statements and signed estate affidavits.
He greeted Arthur with a warm handshake and looked down at little Lily with a gentle smile.
Mr. Vance: We have gathered all the necessary evidence to secure full custody today, Arthur.
Arthur: Does the evidence include the video recordings from the main hall yesterday?
Mr. Vance: Yes, and those recordings make your wife's legal position completely hopeless.
Arthur: I just want to ensure that Lily grows up surrounded by safety and true love.
Mr. Vance: The court will grant an immediate protective order before the sun goes down.
Suddenly, a red sports car sped up the driveway, coming to a sudden halt on the gravel.
Victoria stepped out of the vehicle, accompanied by a high-priced private defense lawyer from the city.
She looked tired and disheveled, though she tried to maintain her proud and arrogant posture.
Her lawyer stepped forward to address Mr. Vance, presenting a temporary court injunction paper.
He claimed that Arthur had locked Victoria out of her marital residence without proper notice.
Victoria's Lawyer: My client demands immediate access to the mansion to retrieve her personal property!
Mr. Vance: Your client was granted access yesterday, but she chose to make verbal threats instead.
Victoria: This is my house, and I have a right to stay here until the court decides!
Arthur: The title belongs solely to the trust fund, and you no longer represent this family.
Victoria looked at Arthur with fierce defiance, refusing to step away from the front entrance.
She insisted that she would stay on the property until every asset was split equally between them.
However, Mr. Vance pulled a certified court injunction from his own leather briefcase calmly.
The judge had signed an emergency order barring Victoria from entering the grounds effective immediately.
Victoria stepped back in utter disbelief as two security guards walked down to enforce the order.