Julian stepped toward Victoria, his tall frame blocking the bright sunlight streaming through the front entryway as his anger reached a boiling point. Victoria tried to raise her hands to protect herself, scrambling backward across the smooth marble floor until her back hit the base of the central wall directly underneath the mounted American flag.
Julian: You dare lay a hand on my son inside my own house?!
Julian lunged forward and delivered a swift, powerful slap across Victoria's cheek, the heavy impact sound echoing sharply off the high ceilings of the sunlit room. Victoria let out a sharp gasp of pain and dropped her head back onto the cold floor, her body trembling violently as she realized the massive mistake she had made by targeting the innocent child.
Victoria: Ah! Julian, please! I was just trying to discipline him! He needs to learn respect!
Julian bent down and pointed his finger menacingly inches from her terrified face, his chest heaving as he delivered his final, terrifying ultimatum in a voice that left zero room for negotiation or mercy.
Julian: Touch my son again and I will destroy you!
The sheer intensity in his voice sent shockwaves through Victoria's entire body, rendering her completely speechless as she cowered on the floor like a defeated criminal. Julian stood back up, his eyes cold and unfeeling as he looked down at the woman he had once considered marrying and building a life with.
Julian: You came into my life thinking you could manipulate your way into my family's estate and abuse my blood!
Victoria: Julian, I love you! Please don't do this over a simple mistake!
Julian: You don't love anyone but yourself and my bank account! You are a monster, and your time in this house is officially over!
Julian reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out his phone, instantly dialing his top corporate lawyer, who managed all of his business holdings, real estate trusts, and personal legal affairs. He kept his sharp eyes locked on Victoria as the call connected on the very first ring.
Julian: Marcus, cancel every single credit card associated with Victoria immediately. Have security move all of her belongings to the street by tonight, and prepare a full restraining order against her before the court closes today.
Victoria let out a desperate, heartbroken wail as she realized her dream of endless wealth, luxury cars, and high-society status had completely evaporated into thin air within a matter of minutes. She reached out to grab Julian's pant leg, but he stepped back with absolute disgust, refusing to let her touch him ever again.
She lay on the floor, weeping real tears of regret and ruin, knowing that her greedy actions had not only cost her a wealthy husband but had permanently destroyed her reputation throughout the entire city's elite circles. Julian turned his back on her entirely, leaving her to face the consequences of her own cruel actions while he turned his attention back to the people who truly mattered.