Marcus took Lily to his quiet house down the oak street.
He gave her warm tea and wrapped a soft blanket around.
Lily sat on the sofa while her hands still trembled slightly.
Lily: Uncle Marcus, why does Grandma hate me so much?
Marcus: She does not hate you, she only loves money, sweetie.
Lily: She said my mother was a thief before she died.
Marcus: Your mother was the most honest person in the world.
Marcus walked over to his old wooden desk near the window.
He opened a locked steel drawer using a heavy bronze key.
He pulled out a thick envelope stamped with a legal seal.
It was the official trust fund document left by Lily's grandfather.
The document clearly stated that the mansion belonged to young Lily.
Evelyn was only allowed to live there until Lily turned ten.
Yesterday was Lily's tenth birthday and Evelyn knew the truth now.
If Lily was proven to be dishonest, Evelyn kept the home.
Marcus: She framed you so she could keep the big estate.
Lily: She planted the diamond necklace in my small pocket then?
Marcus: Yes, she wanted everyone to think you were a thief.
Marcus picked up his phone and called his divorce lawyer friend.
He needed legal help to protect Lily's rich family inheritance fast.
Lawyer: We need hard proof before we go to court, Marcus.
Marcus: The mansion has security cameras near the entrance hall stairs.
Lawyer: If those tapes exist, Evelyn will try to destroy them.
Marcus looked at Lily and made a firm decision right then.
He would return to the mansion while Evelyn was out eating.
He had to secure the hard drive from the security room.
Marcus: Stay here with your aunt until I come back home.
Lily: Please be careful, Uncle Marcus, she is very cruel.
Marcus: Do not worry, justice is coming for her very soon.