Arthur led the group toward the private home office upstairs.
Sarah helped Julian walk slowly up the carpeted steps.
Victoria followed behind while the two guards watched her closely.
Her mind raced to find a quick way out of this trap.
They entered the large room filled with dark oak bookshelves.
Arthur walked directly behind his massive mahogany desk.
He booted up the security system monitoring the entire estate.
Arthur: Let us see what really happened on the stairs.
Victoria: This is an absolute insult to my character, Arthur!
Arthur: Silence yourself until we watch the video recording.
He clicked on the camera feed covering the main hallway.
The high-definition video played clearly on the large monitor screen.
It showed Victoria standing over Julian near the high railing.
The camera captured the exact moment she shoved the child down.
It also recorded her cold smile right before the fall.
Arthur slammed his hand down hard onto the wooden desk.
Arthur: How could you be so utterly heartless to a child?
Victoria: It was an accident, I swear it to you!
Sarah: The video clearly proves it was no accident at all.
Julian: She told me I would never belong here, Dad.
Arthur felt a terrible wave of guilt wash over him.
He had trusted this woman with his home and family.
He signed financial agreements giving her access to accounts.
Now he saw her true motives clearly for the first time.
Arthur: You married me only for my vast estate and money.
Victoria: You needed a mother for your spoiled young son!
Arthur: My son had a loving mother, and you are nothing.
Victoria straightened her posture and dropped her gentle mask.
Her tone became cold and harsh inside the quiet room.
Victoria: You cannot simply throw me out without a fight.
Victoria: I signed the marital agreement three months ago.
Victoria: Half of this entire mansion belongs to me legally!
Arthur reached into his desk drawer for a thick folder.
He tossed the official white paper documents onto the desk.
Arthur: You forgot to read the fine print of our prenup.
Victoria stared at the legal documents with sudden fear.
The reality of her terrible situation hit her hard.