The room buzzed with loud whispers as Victoria stepped back in total embarrassment and growing panic.
She looked around the grand hall, but every guest turned their eyes away from her cold glare.
Her image as a charming socialite was completely ruined in less than two short dramatic minutes today.
Victoria: David, you cannot kick me out of our house over a silly child's exaggeration!
David: Maya is my innocent daughter, and you are a heartless monster who hurt her!
Victoria: I am your legal wife! You cannot speak to me like this in public!
David: Our marriage is officially over today, and my divorce lawyer will handle your exit!
Before Victoria could answer, a security officer in a black uniform walked briskly into the hall.
David waved his head toward the front door while keeping his arm around young Maya's shoulder.
David: Escort this woman off my private property immediately and call the local police department!
Victoria: Get your filthy hands off me! I built this social reputation in this city!
Officer: Ma'am, please step toward the main exit doors quietly or face immediate physical restraint!
Victoria tried to pull away, but the officer firmly guided her toward the large double entrance door.
Her expensive sparkling red dress looked completely foolish now as she stumbled across the white floor.
The guests watched with satisfaction as the selfish stepmother was escorted right out into the daylight.
Maya leaned her head against her father's chest while letting out a deep sigh of emotional relief.
The physical pain in her leg was still present, but she felt safe inside her father's arms.
David gently placed the golden locket back around Maya's small neck and kissed her forehead warmly.
David: I am so sorry I did not see her true evil nature earlier, my precious daughter.
Maya: I am just glad you believed my words, Dad, she was very scary to me.
David: I will always believe you and protect you from anyone who tries to hurt you.
David carried Maya over to a soft leather sofa while a doctor guest offered immediate medical checking.
The doctor examined Maya's leg cast carefully and confirmed that no new bones were broken today.
Everyone in the room breathed a collective sigh of relief as the sweet child smiled through tears.