Richard took deep steady breaths as he marched toward the grand marble stairs.
Evelyn backed away from the balcony railing as her husband approached her position.
Her face turned completely pale under the bright overhead crystal chandelier light.
Evelyn: You need to understand why I am so upset today!
Richard: There is absolutely no excuse for what you just attempted!
Evelyn: I felt left out of all your major financial decisions!
Richard: You tried to destroy a child's most cherished personal memory!
Richard reached the top landing of the stairs and stopped in front of her.
His tall frame towered over Evelyn as she backed into the hallway wall.
Evelyn: It was just a silly old metal box from years ago!
Richard: That box represents the biological mother my child lost long ago!
Evelyn: You spend too much time thinking about the past around here!
Richard: I spend my time protecting my family from fake selfish people!
Evelyn crossed her arms nervously as she tried to save her composure.
She adjusted her expensive gold dress while looking away from his stern glare.
Evelyn: We can sit down like adults and discuss our marriage contract.
Richard: Our marriage contract is officially coming to an immediate end today!
Evelyn: You cannot just throw me out of this mansion so easily!
Richard: Watch me sign the official legal papers before sunset tonight!
Richard pointed his finger toward the long hallway leading to the master bedroom.
His firm voice filled the grand upper corridor with undeniable authority and power.
Richard: Pack all of your personal items in suitcases right now!
Evelyn: I have rights as your lawful wife under state laws!
Richard: You signed a strict prenuptial agreement before our quiet wedding!
Evelyn gasped loudly as she remembered the legal document she signed earlier.
Her mind raced quickly as she realized the massive mistake she made.
Evelyn: You would really choose that little girl over your own wife?
Richard: I will choose my innocent daughter every single day of my life!
Richard took one step closer and looked directly into Evelyn's frightened eyes.
Richard: Get out of my home and never come near Lily ever again!
Evelyn turned around quickly and ran down the carpeted hallway toward her room.
Richard stood still on the balcony landing and took a calm deep breath.
He turned around and walked down the grand stairs to check on Lily.