David marched up the carpeted steps with heavy, powerful, rapid strides.
Victoria took several steps back, clutching her hands in sudden panic.
She tried to compose her face and pretend it was an accident.
David reached the top landing and set Lily down behind his feet.
He pointed his finger directly into Victoria's startled, pale face.
His voice shook the grand hall as he demanded an immediate explanation.
Victoria stammered that Lily had climbed the high wooden chair entirely alone.
She claimed she was trying to pull the careless girl back down.
Lily shouted through her tears that Victoria had dragged her up there.
David looked at his frightened child and then back at his wife.
He saw the clear truth written plainly across Victoria's guilty face.
He stepped closer, standing taller than the woman who betrayed his trust.
David warned Victoria never to step anywhere near his child again.
He stated clearly that her presence in his home was officially over.
Victoria tried to touch his arm and speak in her soft voice.
David slapped her hand away and ordered her to step far back.
He told her that her fake kindness had finally been exposed today.
The housekeeper rushed into the hall after hearing the intense loud screaming.
David instructed the housekeeper to take Lily safely to her room upstairs.
Lily held the housekeeper's hand tightly as she walked down the hall.
David was now alone on the balcony with his deceptive second wife.
Victoria tried a different tactic and began crying tears of anger.
She accused David of choosing a child's imagination over his wife.
She threatened to call a divorce attorney and take half his estate.
David laughed coldly at her vain attempt to intimidate his strong resolve.
He told her he had already secured a strict prenuptial agreement earlier.
Victoria's face turned completely pale as she remembered signing that paper.
She realized her plan to claim the family fortune had completely failed.
David demanded that she pack her bags and leave within thirty minutes.
If she lingered any longer, he would involve the police immediately.
Victoria glared at him with pure hatred before turning toward her room.
David watched her step away, determined to protect his entire family.