Vivian stood near the giant glass windows of the sunlit penthouse ballroom.
The afternoon sun hit the sparkling crystal chandeliers hanging above the high ceilings.
Hundreds of wealthy guests in fine suits and silk dresses walked around the room.
Vivian looked down at her beautiful light blue silk dress with white lace.
She felt her heart beating fast inside her chest as she held a folder.
Her fiancé Julian was smiling and talking to three rich investors across the floor.
Julian looked perfect in his black tuxedo and expensive polished black leather shoes.
Everyone in New York thought they were the most perfect young couple in town.
They were supposed to marry in less than two short weeks from today.
Vivian had opened a sealed document on her phone just ten minutes ago.
The file showed that Julian was secretly draining her family trust fund account.
He had spent millions of her family money to pay off personal gambling debts.
He was also planning to sell her father company shares right after the wedding.
Vivian felt a cold wave of anger wash over her warm, shaking skin.
She walked directly into the very center of the bustling ballroom crowd.
The soft classical violin music played quietly in the background of the room.
Vivian grabbed the white lace train attached to her blue gown with force.
She pulled hard until the delicate fabric ripped straight off her designer dress.
The loud sound of tearing lace echoed loudly through the entire grand hall.
The music stopped suddenly as every single guest turned around in shock.
People dropped their glass cups as low whispers began to fill the quiet air.
A framed American flag hung on the wall right behind Vivian's small frame.
Tears swept down her hot cheeks as her hands continued to shake nervously.
Julian turned around with a wide smile that instantly faded from his face.
He looked at the ripped lace sitting on the shiny marble floor below.
Vivian looked directly into his eyes with complete hurt and deep disappointment.
She could not believe the man she loved was actually a greedy thief.
Julian walked toward her slowly with his open hands raised in the air.
He tried to act innocent while the entire room watched his every move.