Evelyn: Me?! You were the one laughing like an idiot!
Julian: Because you pushed her! You ruined my entire life, Mom!
Maya: Save the family arguments for the parking lot. Get out of my dining room.
The security guards stepped forward, firmly taking Evelyn and Julian by their arms. Evelyn shrieked in outrage as she was dragged backward toward the grand front doors.
Evelyn: Unhand me! You will burn in hell for this, Maya!
Julian: Maya, please talk to me! We can work this out! I’ll fire my mom! I’ll never let her near you again!
Maya: Goodbye, Julian.
The heavy oak front doors slammed shut, cutting off the sound of Evelyn's screaming and Julian's desperate pleading. The dining hall fell into dead silence.
Maya turned to face the room full of high-society guests and corporate board members, who were sitting frozen in their seats.
Maya: I apologize for the interruption, ladies and gentlemen. Dinner is officially over.
Board Member 1: Maya... I mean, Ms. Vance... what happens to the company's upcoming merger now?
Maya: The merger will proceed as planned, but Julian Vance will no longer be CEO. I am taking over the board chair position starting tomorrow morning at eight o'clock.
Board Member 2: You have our full support, Maya. Frank was a wise man, and he made the right choice.
Maya: Thank you. Mr. Sterling, please ensure all offsite accounts belonging to Julian and Evelyn are frozen immediately before they attempt to liquidate any assets.
Mr. Sterling: Already done, Maya. Their credit cards have been declined as of five minutes ago.
Maya walked over to the head of the long table, where Evelyn had been sitting just moments before. She looked down at the luxury chair, then looked at the mess left near her seat.