By the following morning, Marcus was sitting inside his private office downtown.
His top legal team sat around a long wooden boardroom table with him.
The room was quiet except for the rustle of important court papers.
Marcus held Lily on his lap while she played happily with plastic blocks.
Lawyer: We have enough video logs and security reports to void the prenup.
Marcus: Make sure she receives zero dollars from the family estate.
Lawyer: The divorce lawyer representing her is asking for a private settlement.
Marcus: Tell them we are going directly to trial without any compromise.
Marcus was determined to protect his family and his late wife's legacy.
Victoria had tried to use her fake status to gain quick wealth.
Now she faced full exposure in public court records for her actions.
An hour later, Marcus received a private phone call from Victoria's lawyer.
Divorce Lawyer: Mr. Vance, my client is willing to sign a full waiver.
Marcus: What are her conditions for signing the waiver right now?
Divorce Lawyer: She only asks that you do not file police child neglect charges.
Marcus: Tell her that her request is completely rejected by my office.
Marcus hung up the phone without another single word of debate.
He would not bargain with anyone who harmed his precious young child.
Justice would be served fully through the proper court system.
Lily looked up at Marcus with a bright, innocent smile on her face.
Lily: Daddy, are we going home to play now?
Marcus: Yes, sweet girl, we are going home forever.
Marcus kissed her forehead gently, feeling peace return to his heart.
The nightmare was finally ending for their family after dark days.