Mark felt a wave of pure anger wash through his chest entirely.
He looked into his young son's tear-stained eyes with deep heartbreak.
Leo: She said I did not belong in this big family mansion.
Leo: She took away my shoes and pushed me inside last evening.
Lily stepped closer and placed her small hand on Leo's knee softly.
Lily: I tried to open it earlier, but the lock was too hard.
Lily: So I saved my breakfast cake to give him some food.
Mark hugged both of his young children tightly in his arms.
He remembered how Victoria had acted so sweet during their dynamic courtship.
She was an elegant woman who managed high-end charity galas downtown.
When they married six months ago, she signed a fair prenuptial agreement easily.
She seemed like the perfect caring mother for his grieving young child.
Mark's first wife had passed away two years ago after a illness.
He had built a massive real estate company through years of work.
His wealth allowed his family to live in luxury and complete comfort.
He trusted Victoria to manage the house and care for the children.
Now he realized he had brought a hidden nightmare into his home.
A crisp silk rustle echoed from the top of the grand staircase.
Victoria walked down wearing an expensive cream blouse and designer heels.
She held a cup of dark coffee and smiled down at them.
Then her eyes caught sight of the open hatch and broken lock.
Her smooth face turned pale white as the ceramic mug slipped slightly.
Victoria: Mark darling, why are you sitting on the floor like that?
Mark stood up very slowly, his fists clenched tight at his sides.
His cold gaze locked directly onto his elegant wife's shocked face.
Mark: Step down here right now, Victoria!
Victoria swallowed hard and hesitated on the carpeted wooden steps.
She forced a gentle laugh while smoothing her silk blouse carefully.
Victoria: Is everything okay? You look so upset over something small.
Mark: Small? You tied up my motherless son in a dark hole!
Victoria took a quick step back as Mark stepped forward firmly.
Victoria: Mark, please! He was acting completely out of control yesterday!
Victoria: I just wanted to discipline him for a few minutes!
Leo: That is a lie! She kept me in there all night!