Victor stepped closer to Evelyn until she was pinned against the high balcony wall.
He pointed a firm finger directly at her pale, trembling face with commanding power.
Victor: How dare you touch my wife inside our own family home!
Evelyn: I am your father's widow, you must show me respect!
Victor: You lost every shred of respect when you hurt Celia!
Evelyn: She was trying to strip my inheritance out of the will!
Victor: Celia never asked for a single dollar of my father's money!
Evelyn tried to push past Victor, but he stood firm like a solid brick wall.
He slammed his hand against the wall beside her to keep her from running away.
The heavy sound echoed sharply through the grand second-floor corridor of the mansion.
Evelyn cowered against the wall while holding her hands up in utter defeat.
She realized that her wealth and social status could not protect her now.
The private estate security guards burst through the front double doors down below.
They rushed into the main foyer and saw the motionless young woman on the floor.
Two guards immediately knelt by Celia to provide initial first aid and support.
The head of security looked up toward the balcony and saw Victor holding Evelyn.
Security Lead: Mr. Vance, do you need us up there right now?
Victor: Secure all exits and do not let this woman leave!
Security Lead: Understood sir, nobody leaves the property tonight!
Victor looked down into Evelyn's terrified eyes with absolute cold certainty and justice.
He remembered how his late father had trusted this woman with his entire estate.
She had abused that trust to fuel her endless greed and desire for power.
She was willing to destroy a young life just to claim total financial control.
Victor: You thought you could commit a crime and walk away free.
Evelyn: Please Victor, we can settle this matter privately within the family!
Victor: There will be no private settlement for attempted murder tonight.
Evelyn: Think about the media scandal this lawsuit will cause our business!
Victor: I do not care about the company stock when Celia is hurt!
The front entrance doors opened again as red and blue police lights flashed outside.
A team of uniformed police officers and paramedics entered the mansion foyer quickly.
The paramedics rushed directly to Celia's side with medical kits and a stretcher.
The officers drew their sidearms and looked up toward the second-floor balcony landing.
Victor held up his hand to signal the officers that the situation was controlled.