Mark took the little girl's hand in his own.
He walked away from Sarah and Eleanor toward the ballroom.
Sarah ran behind him shouting his name in total panic.
Eleanor followed with fast steps on the high heels.
Mark pushed open the heavy wooden doors of the venue.
The bright chandeliers lit up the massive dining hall inside.
Over two hundred wealthy guests turned to look at him.
The music stopped instantly as the band saw his face.
Mark walked straight up to the head stage microphone.
He stood before the crowd with the child beside him.
Mark: Can I have everyone's attention, please?
Eleanor: Stop him before he says a word!
Mark: Turn off her microphone down there!
The venue security guards hesitated near the main entrance doors.
Mark spoke clearly into the loud sound system speaker.
His voice echoed through the high ceilings of the ballroom.
Mark: Today was supposed to be a wedding celebration.
Sarah: Mark, don't do this to us!
Mark: But I found a child hidden behind a wall.
Gasps broke out across the crowd of distinguished guests.
Mark's father stood up from his table in total shock.
He looked at his son with deep concern and wonder.
Father: Mark, what are you talking about?
Mark: Sarah and Eleanor locked this girl away.
Eleanor: He is lying to destroy our reputation!
Mark: The child has a locket with Sarah's picture.
Mark held up the silver locket high for all to see.
The guests began to murmur and whisper among themselves.
Reporters from local business magazines began taking quick photos.
Sarah covered her face and sobbed near the main stage.
She knew their family's standing was completely finished now.
The prenup agreement was based on complete honesty and trust.
The legal consequences would tear their estate assets apart.
Mark looked down at his own father with firm resolve.
Mark: Call our family lawyer right now, Dad.
Father: I am already on it, son.
Mark: And tell the police to hurry up.
Sirens began to echo outside the large glass windows.