Serena let out a sharp gasp as Victor ended the call with his estate lawyer.
Her face twisted from fear into pure, unfiltered rage as her true personality surfaced.
Serena: You can't just kick me out like a piece of trash!
Victor: Watch me, Serena. You earned every bit of this outcome.
Serena: My family has influence in this city! I will ruin your reputation!
Victor: Your family's influence cannot erase this security camera footage.
Serena turned around fast and grabbed her expensive leather handbag from the nearby table.
She pulled out her phone with trembling fingers and began dialing a number rapidly.
Serena: I am calling the board members of your company right now!
Serena: I will tell them you mistreated me in your own home!
Victor: Go ahead and make that call on speakerphone right now.
Serena hesitated, her finger hovering over the green call button on her device screen.
She looked up at Victor's calm, confident stance under the large American flag backdrop.
She realized that Victor had full control over every single narrative beat in this room.
Victor: Call them. Let them see the full video feed during tomorrow's board meeting.
Serena: You wouldn't dare share that footage with the board of directors!
Victor: I will share it with anyone who tries to defend your actions.
Clara stepped forward slightly, keeping Ethan safe behind her small frame.
Clara: Sir, she also hid the family heirlooms in her private bedroom closet.
Victor: What heirlooms are you talking about, Clara?
Clara: His late mother's gold necklace and diamond wedding ring set.
Serena: She is making up lies to completely destroy my character!
Victor: We will check your bedroom closet together right now.
Victor walked firmly toward the grand staircase without showing a single moment of doubt.
Serena ran in front of him, blocking the first step with her outstretched arms.
Serena: You have no right to search my personal belongings without a warrant!
Victor: This entire mansion belongs to me and my son, Serena.
Victor: Step aside before I have security physically remove you from the premises.
Serena stood her ground for three seconds before Victor's sharp gaze broke her nerve.
She slowly lowered her arms and backed away toward the edge of the marble hallway.