Victoria took a step back toward the stage.
Victoria: I am the host of this evening!
Officer Vance: Not anymore, ma'am.
Charlotte: You tried to destroy my mother's reputation for years.
Victoria: She meant nothing to this town!
Charlotte: She meant everything to my father.
Officer Vance raised his hand to summon two security guards.
Officer Vance: Escort Mrs. Vance to her office upstairs.
Victoria: Do not lay a finger on me!
The guards moved forward firmly without hesitation.
Victoria looked at Charlotte with bitter hatred in her eyes.
Victoria: You will not get a single cent of the trust fund!
Charlotte: The divorce lawyer has already frozen all accounts.
Victoria gasped as the truth finally sank in.
Victoria: You planned this whole scene!
Charlotte: I only wanted justice for my family name.
The security team gently took Victoria by her arms.
She stopped fighting and walked away with her head down.
The crowd watched as the former queen of society was led off.
Charlotte took a deep breath and stood tall in the light.
Officer Vance offered her a warm, respectful smile.
Officer Vance: Your father would be proud of you tonight.
Charlotte: Thank you, Officer.
Officer Vance: Would you like to address the guests now?
Charlotte stepped up toward the main podium microphone.