Richard took two slow steps toward David with his hands raised.
His tone turned softer as he realized his aggressive tactic failed.
Richard: David, we can talk about this privately in the office.
David: You wanted to fight me five minutes ago, Richard.
Richard: We are brothers, we do not need to involve the public.
David: You involved the public when you called me a failure.
Evelyn walked over to Richard's side, clutching his upper arm tightly.
Evelyn: David, think about what this news will do to our name.
David: Our mother's name is the only thing I care to protect.
David walked over toward the front door where a officer stood.
The security guard had entered after hearing the sound of glass breaking.
David: Please keep everyone in this hall until my lawyer arrives.
Security Officer: Yes sir, no one is leaving this property yet.
Evelyn sank back against the wall, her energy completely drained away.
She remembered the night she hid the yellow envelope away forever.
She had slipped it into the vase during a dark storm.
She believed no one would ever break such an expensive display.
She thought the secret was safe behind thick ceramic walls forever.
She never expected a small child to accidentally knock it down.
Fate had brought the hidden truth back into the bright light.
David pulled out his phone and dialed his lawyer's direct number.
He held the phone to his ear while watching his siblings.
David: Arthur, I found my mother's actual original will document.
Arthur: Where was it located all these long years, David?
David: Hidden right inside the centerpiece vase in the main hall.
Arthur: I will drive to the estate immediately with the court file.
David ended the call and placed the phone back into his pocket.
He walked back over to where little Lily was sitting safely.
He gave her a gentle smile to reassure her small heart.
David: You did nothing wrong today, sweet little girl.
Lily: I thought I was in big trouble for breaking things.
David: You actually saved our entire family from a huge lie.
Lily smiled softly and leaned her head against the chair back.
Guests began discussing the shocking revelation in loud energetic voices.
The entire reputation of the family was shifting in an hour.
Evelyn looked away, unable to meet the glances of her friends.
She knew that her position of authority was coming to an end.
The false reign built on hidden papers was finally falling apart.