David rushed up the wide marble steps two at a time.
His heart was pounding hard against his ribs as fury filled his mind.
The large flag hung behind the balcony frame as he reached the upper landing.
Evelyn turned around slowly with a smug smile on her face.
She did not expect David to come up the stairs so quickly.
Evelyn: You cannot fix what is already done, David.
David: You put everyone in danger just to ruin my life!
Evelyn: This house should belong to my biological child, not you!
David: My father made his choice clear ten years ago!
David stepped directly into her path and confronted her face to face.
The air between them felt freezing cold despite the bright warm daylight.
Evelyn: Those court papers are ruined now on the floor below.
David: You think dropping a box changes the law?
Evelyn: Without the original deed signatures, you have nothing!
David looked directly into her cold eyes with fierce determination.
David: Get out of my house!
His voice roared across the upper balcony and rang down into the main hall.
The crowd below gasped loudly as his voice echoed off the high walls.
Evelyn took a small step backward in sudden fear at his intense tone.
She had never seen David this angry or this strong before.
Evelyn: You cannot talk to me like that in front of these people!
David: You lost your right to respect the moment you endangered my home!
Evelyn: I will sue you for every single dollar you have left!
David: You will not take another step inside this building!
David pointed his hand sternly toward the main exit doors down below.
Evelyn's face turned pale as she realized the crowd was watching her failure.
She pulled her bright red dress tight and held her head up high again.
Evelyn: My lawyer will contact you by tomorrow morning, David.
David: Tell your lawyer to prepare for a lawsuit because you are finished!
Evelyn turned on her high heels and started walking down the opposite corridor.
David stood at the top railing and watched her leave the upper level.
He took a deep breath to calm his shaking hands and steady his thoughts.
Down on the main floor, the guests were gathering the scattered white papers.
David knew he had to protect his family legacy at all costs now.
He walked back down the stairs to check on his two daughters first.
The battle for his father's estate had just officially begun in public view.