The security officers took their positions near the grand staircase exit doors below.
Victoria stood trapped on the landing with nowhere left to escape or run.
The family lawyer pulled out a second folder from his leather briefcase carefully.
Lawyer: Lord Marcus, there is one more detail you must see right now.
Marcus: What else has been hidden from me regarding this estate trust?
Lawyer: Victoria recently filed a secret claim against the west wing property.
Elena gasped as she remembered seeing strange mail delivery logs last week.
She stepped forward slightly to share the detail with Lord Marcus directly.
Elena: She had courier letters delivered late at night every Tuesday sir.
Marcus: Is this true, Victoria? Were you trying to liquidate property?
Victoria snapped her head around with eyes full of anger toward the maid.
Victoria: You meddling fool! You should have minded your own simple duties!
Marcus: Do not speak to her with such disrespect in my presence!
Marcus stepped directly in front of Victoria, blocking her path completely now.
His voice echoed loudly off the hard marble walls of the vast hallway.
Marcus: Elena saved my son's legacy while you tried to destroy it!
Victoria: I deserve a share of this wealth after everything I did!
Marcus: You deserve nothing but the full judgment of the court system.
The lawyer noted down all the details on his legal tablet paper folder.
He confirmed that Victoria's unauthorized actions constituted major fraud attempt against estate.
Victoria knew her reputation and social standing were completely ruined forever today.
She sank down slightly against the wall as tears of defeat filled eyes.
The grand dream of controlling the estate empire had ended in total failure.
Marcus turned his back on her completely and faced Elena with genuine gratitude.
Marcus: You showed unbelievable courage standing up to her tonight Elena.
Elena: I only did what was right for this sweet baby, sir.
Marcus: You have proven yourself to be the true protector of this home.
Elena: Thank you, Lord Marcus. He is safe now and that matters most.
Marcus: From this day forward, you will oversee the entire nursery staff.
Victoria watched in silence as her power in the house evaporated completely.
The security team moved in closer to escort her down the main stairs.
Marcus: Escort her to the main gates and wait for the authorities.