Marcus helped Clara walk out onto the sunny patio in front of all the assembled guests.
Gasps of shock echoed through the crowd as people saw the frail old woman.
Clara was shaking softly, blinking against the sudden brightness of the afternoon sun.
Lily ran over and held her grandmother's hand tightly, comforting her sweet face.
Marcus turned to face Victoria and Julian, his eyes burning with intense rage.
Marcus: You locked my mother in a dark pantry while throwing a party in her home!
Victoria: Marcus, calm down, we were just keeping her safe from the noise!
Marcus: You kept her without proper care or meals for days, Victoria!
Julian: It was only a few light meals she missed, Marcus, do not exaggerate!
Julian's smug answer was the last straw for Marcus's self-control.
Marcus stepped forward quickly and kicked over the large metal serving tray beside Julian.
The heavy metallic container crashed onto the stone floor with a deafening noise.
Platters of expensive seafood and lemons scattered across the bright patio ground.
Victoria screamed in shock as food spilled across the bottom of her golden gown.
Marcus: You serve luxury food to strangers while starving the woman who raised us!
Victoria: You have lost your mind, Marcus! Get off this property right now!
Marcus: This estate belongs to my mother, not to you or Julian!
Marcus reached over to the side table where Victoria had left her leather handbag.
He unzipped the bag and pulled out a stack of folded legal documents inside.
Victoria's face turned completely white as she recognized the official papers in his hands.
Victoria: Put those back right now! Those are private legal documents!
Marcus: Private documents signed while my mother was trapped in a locked room?
Marcus unfolded the papers and quickly scanned the text printed on the front page.
The documents were power of attorney forms transferring control of the family trust fund.
It also contained a modified property deed granting full ownership of the mansion to Julian.
Marcus: You were trying to force her to transfer her entire inheritance to you!