Marcus reached the top of the grand staircase in just a few huge strides.
He confronted Evelyn directly in the middle of the wide upper corridor.
His tall frame towered over his trembling stepmother in the bright light.
Marcus: How dare you try to destroy my daughter's future inside my house!
Evelyn: I was only trying to protect what rightfully belongs to my son!
Marcus pointed his long finger sternly right into Evelyn's shocked face.
Marcus: Get out of my house immediately before I call the police!
Evelyn raised her hands to protect her face as tears of humiliation fell.
Evelyn: You cannot throw me out like a common criminal, Marcus!
Marcus: Never come near my child or my family ever again!
The loud shouting echoed clearly throughout the entire grand luxury mansion.
All the wealthy guests downstairs listened closely in absolute, stunned silence.
Clara watched from below, holding baby Lily safely inside her warm arms.
She felt a massive weight lift off her shoulders as justice was served.
Evelyn looked around frantically, but not a single guest stepped up to help.
Everyone saw her true evil nature revealed in the bright daylight.
Her prestige and standing among the wealthy elite had vanished in seconds.
Marcus: Your greed ends right here today, Evelyn!
Marcus turned to his head security guard standing near the main doorway.
Marcus: Escort this woman off my private property right now!
Two uniformed security officers walked quickly up the grand marble staircase.
They grabbed Evelyn firmly by her arms and guided her toward the steps.
Evelyn: You will regret treating me like this, Marcus!
Marcus: The only regret I have is ever trusting you in my home.
Evelyn sobbed loudly as she was forced down the grand marble stairs.
She passed the crowd of guests who all turned their backs on her.
Clara stood tall and held the silver lockbox firmly against her chest.