Four tall security officers stepped up and surrounded Evelyn and Victoria.
David: Escort these ladies to the front gate right now.
Victoria: David, please! We can talk about this inside!
David: There is nothing left to talk about between us.
Victoria looked around at the guests who were all recording on their phones.
Her pride shattered as she realized her comfortable life was over.
Evelyn tried to pull away from the guards, but they held firm.
Evelyn: You will regret this, David! You will lose everything!
David: I almost lost what mattered most today because I trusted you.
The guards led the two shouting women down the long driveway toward the gate.
David turned back toward the remaining guests on the patio.
David: The party is officially over. Please leave through the side entrance.
The guests quickly gathered their belongings and hurried out in silence.
Within ten minutes, the large estate grounds were completely quiet.
David walked over to the patio steps and sat down heavily.
He looked at the broken plates and splattered cake on the stone.
He took a deep breath and let out a long, weary sigh.
The front door opened softly behind him a moment later.
Leo peered out timidly, holding a stuffed bear in his arms.
David immediately smoothed his expression and offered a warm smile.