Julian snatched the shoe box tightly as gasps echoed across the banquet room.
He stepped right up to Victoria's seat with intense eyes that burned bright.
Julian: Cheaper or not, I bought them for my daughter!
Victoria: Do not speak to me like that in front of all our wealthy friends!
Julian: You took a child's shoes because your heart is full of poison!
Victoria: My daughter Stella deserves the best things in this family line!
Julian: You are a greedy bully who only cares about money and status!
Victoria stood up quickly from her velvet chair with a red face.
She tried to grab the shoe box back out of Julian's strong right hand.
Julian pulled the box away safely and shield his daughter behind his body.
The room grew completely silent as three hundred wealthy guests watched the fight.
Victoria held her hands on her hips while scoffing loudly at his words.
Victoria: You need me to maintain your image in this high society!
Julian: I do not need a woman who mistreats my motherless child!
Victoria: She is just a spoiled girl who needs to learn her place!
Julian took a firm step forward and pointed his finger at her face.
Julian: Take those shoes off Stella's feet and hand them over right now!
Stella quickly unbuckled the shiny white shoes and tossed them onto the table.
She was terrified of Julian's intense anger and backed away toward the wall.
Victoria glared at her own daughter for surrendering the shoes so quickly today.
She turned back toward Julian with her eyes narrowed into angry sharp slits.
Victoria: You will regret making a scene in front of the press!
Julian: The only regret I have is bringing you into my home!
He gathered the white shoes off the table and gently handed them back.
He helped Maya slide her foot back into the comfortable silk footwear carefully.
Maya held onto his neck tightly while hiding her face against his neck.
Victoria stepped closer again with an ugly scowl on her red lips.
Victoria: I am your wife and you will respect my place here!
Julian looked down at her with complete contempt and cold quiet distance.