Julian did not pause to process the cruel act he had just seen.
His heart pounded wildly against his ribs as pure anger took over.
Julian: Get your hands off her right now!
His voice echoed over the classical music playing in the background.
He ran down the long marble hallway as fast as his feet could move.
Guests scrambled out of his path as he sprinted past the tables.
Victoria turned around with a shocked expression on her face.
She did not expect Julian to react with such furious speed.
Before she could step away, Julian closed the distance between them.
He tackled Victoria to the floor with a loud physical thud.
The grand crowd gasped in terror as silk and tailored suits hit the ground.
Victoria hit the marble carpet landing flat on her back.
Her styled hair splayed out wildly across the shiny floor.
She gasped for air while staring up at Julian in complete horror.
Julian scrambled up immediately and stood over her prone body.
He pointed his finger directly at her face while breathing heavily.
An American flag hung on the wall directly behind his towering silhouette.
Julian: You touch my mother again and I will destroy you!
Victoria: Julian, she is just a confused old woman!
Julian: She is the woman who built everything I own!
Victoria: She does not fit into our social status!
Julian: Your status ends tonight, Victoria!
He turned away from her to help his trembling mother stand up.
Eleanor was crying quietly as she held her red cheek.
Julian wrapped his arm around her shoulders to keep her steady.
Julian: Are you hurt, Mom?
Eleanor: I am fine, but you need to check the safe.
Julian: What safe are you talking about?
Eleanor: The legal documents for your father's estate are missing.