Evelyn stepped closer to Clara and held out her hands.
Her face looked pale and filled with deep regret now.
Evelyn: Clara, I am so sorry for taking that hair sample.
Clara: You broke into my nursery while I was trusting you.
Evelyn: Victoria told me you were trying to fraud the estate.
Julian: That does not excuse what you did to our family.
Evelyn: I know, and I am ready to sign a full confession.
Victoria slammed her hand down onto the polished wood table.
The sound echoed through the entire lower floor of the mansion.
Victoria: You dare betray me after everything I gave you?
Evelyn: You used me to do something illegal, Aunt Victoria.
Clara: The truth always comes out no matter how rich you are.
Julian took the brown envelope and placed it inside his jacket.
He checked his phone to call a taxi for their ride home.
Julian: Our driver is waiting right outside the front gates.
Victoria: If you walk out that door, do not ever return.
Julian: That is the best offer you have made all day.
Clara took Julian's hand and held it very tightly.
They turned their backs on the grand balcony and marble stairs.
Victoria took a quick step forward as if to stop them.
Victoria: Julian, wait! You are my only son!
Julian: Then you should have treated my wife with respect.
Victoria: I was only trying to protect the family name.
Clara: A family name means nothing without love and honesty.
Clara walked toward the huge double doors of the mansion.
Her heart felt light and free for the very first time.
She knew her child would grow up far away from greed.
Julian opened the heavy door and let the sunshine stream inside.
The bright daylight filled the dim foyer with warm golden light.