Victoria took a quick step back as Marcus stepped forcefully closer to her.
Her high heel caught the edge of a golden tray on the champagne cart behind her.
She lost her balance and crashed hard into the cart, sending it over backward.
Dozens of crystal glasses shattered loudly against the hard marble floor in an instant.
Champagne spilled everywhere across her cream dress and the white marble tiles.
Victoria let out a sharp gasp of shock as she fell back onto the cold ground.
Julian rushed forward to help his sister up from the liquid mess.
Julian: Hey! You cannot treat us like criminals in front of everyone!
Before Julian could reach his sister, Marcus's head bodyguard stepped into his path.
The large bodyguard grabbed Julian securely by his shoulders and tackled him to the floor.
Julian landed hard on the marble right next to the spilled champagne and broken glass.
The loud impact echoed through the high ceilings of the luxury ballroom.
The entire crowd gasped aloud at the swift and brutal display of authority.
Marcus did not even flinch as he stood tall over the two defeated siblings.
He held Lily firmly against his heart, shielding her eyes from the chaotic mess.
Marcus: Nobody humiliates my blood and gets to enjoy my wealth.
Victoria sat on the wet floor, covered in champagne and utter humiliation.
Her expensive dress was completely ruined, along with her social standing in the city.
Victoria: Marcus, please! We can talk about this in private upstairs!
Marcus: There is nothing left for us to discuss in private ever again.
He pulled out a slim legal document from his inner jacket pocket.
It was the prenuptial agreement and the trust fund paperwork for the family estate.
Marcus tossed the papers down onto the wet floor right in front of Victoria.
Marcus: My lawyers will have the divorce papers ready for you by tomorrow morning.
Marcus: You will leave this property tonight without a single dollar from my estate.
Julian groaned on the floor as the bodyguard held him down firmly.
Victoria stared at the wet documents in absolute disbelief and horror.
Her ambitious plan to take over the family fortune had completely collapsed in minutes.