Daniel slammed the heavy leather folder down on the dark wooden desk with a sharp sudden thud.
The sound echoed loudly off the high marble walls, making Clara jump in sudden terror and surprise.
Daniel: You have five minutes to sign those surrender papers.
Clara: I am not giving up my baby's rightful inheritance.
Daniel: You don't have a single choice in this matter Clara.
Clara: The law will protect my child from your endless greed.
Martha stepped between Daniel and Clara, holding her hands out to create a safe physical distance between them.
Martha: You need to back away from your pregnant wife sir.
Daniel: Move out of my way before I throw you out.
Martha: Your late father would be disgusted by your awful behavior.
Daniel: My father is dead and I run this estate now.
Clara felt a sharp spike of emotional panic while looking at the cruel legal demands listed on the papers.
The document demanded that she give up all custody rights and waive any future claim to the estate trust.
Clara: This contract takes away every single right I have as a mother.
Daniel: That was the exact point of writing it up.
Clara: You tricked me into marrying you for control of the land!
Daniel: You were just a simple girl who fit my father's wishes.
The cruel truth hit Clara like a physical blow, leaving her breathless in the middle of the large room.
Martha: Do not touch those papers Mrs. Clara, please.
Daniel: Mind your own business or face criminal trespassing charges today.
Martha: I have worked in this house for thirty long years sir.
Daniel: Then today is officially your very last day here.
Daniel stepped forward aggressively, snatching Clara's cellular phone directly out of her trembling hand before she could dial.
Clara: Give me back my phone right now Daniel!
Daniel: You aren't contacting anyone until you sign this paper.
Clara: You are breaking the law by trapping me here!
Daniel: No one is coming to save you from this deal.
Martha quickly grabbed the brass desk lamp and held it like a shield to keep Daniel from coming closer.
Martha: I won't let you hurt her or that unborn baby.
Daniel: Put that down before you get hurt yourself old woman.
The heavy double doors swept open suddenly as a loud commanding voice shattered the intense standoff in the room.
Evelyn: Put your hands down immediately Daniel!