The phone line connected on the second loud ring beat.
Julian held the phone tight against his ear with force.
His voice echoed loud across the grand white marble foyer.
Julian: Freeze every account Vivian controls right now!
Julian: Authorize a full audit of the family estate trust!
The glass in Vivian's hand wobbled as her face paled.
She took one step back on the marble stairs quickly.
Vivian: You cannot do that without Arthur's signature!
Julian: I own seventy percent of the firm since Tuesday.
Arthur stepped back quietly away from Vivian on the steps.
The lawyer knew the law was about to fall heavily down.
Vivian let out a sharp gasp as her wine spilled over.
The dark red liquid stained the pristine burgundy dress front.
She dropped her crystal glass and it shattered on stone.
The sound of broken glass echoed throughout the tall room.
Julian did not care about the broken glass or wine.
He turned his back on the evil woman completely now.
He dropped back down to both knees beside his young wife.
He pulled Elena close into his warm chest and arms.
Julian: You imprisoned my wife in her own house!
Julian: You will pay for every single day she suffered!
Elena buried her wet face into his soft grey suit.
She sobbed out loud as the years of fear washed away.