Sarah stared at Diego with absolute shock as his words sank into her mind.
The cold spray from the hose continued splashing against the wet stone ground nearby.
Evelyn raised her chin proudly while standing directly in front of the kitchen entrance.
Evelyn: My son deserves full control of this family fortune after everything he did.
Sarah: He did nothing except marry into my family and enjoy my father's wealth!
Diego: I managed your father's investments while you sat comfortably in this grand house.
Sarah: You mismanaged those accounts until my father stepped in to fix your mistakes.
Diego's face tightened with anger as he took another aggressive step toward her path.
He aimed the water stream toward the stone floor right at her feet to intimidate her.
The aggressive sound of rushing water filled the vast backyard near the white columns.
Sarah backed up carefully while maintaining her balance on the slippery wet pool deck.
She felt protective over her unborn child and refused to let him panic her.
Sarah: You are destroying any chance of saving this marriage, Diego.
Diego: This marriage was always about securing my rightful position in Dallas society.
Sarah: So every kind word and gentle promise was just a calculated lie?
Evelyn: Of course it was, you naive girl, and now it is too late.
Sarah looked around the sprawling backyard trying to find another clear way inside.
The high brick walls around the estate kept the property completely private and secluded.
She realized why Diego chose this quiet morning moment to make his aggressive demand.
The staff had been given the morning off under the pretense of carpet cleaning.
Only Diego, his cruel mother, and Sarah remained on the vast private grounds.
Diego: Grab the pen from the table and put your signature on this deed.
Sarah: I will never give you control over my father's legacy, Diego!
Diego pointed forcefully toward the glass patio table where the documents lay waiting.
His mother stepped closer to Sarah and glared at her with narrow eyes.
Evelyn: You have nowhere else to go until those papers are signed today.
Sarah: My father will destroy you the moment he finds out about this plot.
Diego: Your father is retired in Florida and knows nothing about what happens here.
Sarah reached quietly into her jacket pocket to touch her emergency smartwatch face.
She tapped the silent distress button three times against her leg without them noticing.
A tiny vibration on her wrist confirmed that an emergency notification had been sent.
She needed to keep Diego talking for just a few more precious minutes.
Sarah: Why are you doing this right when our baby is coming soon?
Diego: Because once the baby arrives, the inheritance structure becomes far too complicated.
Sarah: You only care about the money and the Dallas mansion estate.
Diego: That is correct, and today you finally hand over full authority to me.