The high-key bright daylight illuminated every line of fury carved into Richard's face as he stood up with his daughter clutched tightly against his chest.
Richard: How could you do this to my daughter?!
Victoria: You are making a huge mistake, Richard! Give me back my child!
Richard: Your child? You just tried to throw her over a thirty-foot drop!
Victoria: The girl is lying to cover up her own clumsiness! Discipline her right now!
Girl: Daddy, do not let her touch me ever again!
Victoria flinched visibly at the child's words, her emerald green silk dress rustling as she stepped backward.
Victoria: We do not need to make a scene in front of the staff! You are insulting me!
Richard: If the security cameras show an accident, I will apologize on my knees, Victoria.
Victoria: The cameras are none of your concern! Trust your own wife!
Richard: I checked the estate trust fund documents this morning, Victoria.
Victoria: What does that have to do with anything?
Richard: Everything leaves to our daughter upon my passing, unless a tragic accident occurs first.
Victoria's face turned pale under her makeup, the green fabric of her dress suddenly looking like a trap closing in around her.
Victoria: That is an absurd accusation! You think I would harm my own stepdaughter for money?
Richard: I know you wanted the entire inheritance for yourself, and you thought nobody was watching.
Victoria: You are out of your mind! Let go of me right now!