Arthur led Lily over to a quiet leather sofa near the front entrance.
He called his personal lawyer, legal counselor David, over to the corner.
David carried a black leather briefcase filled with important company legal documents.
Grandfather Arthur: I want to review Mark's status in the family trust right now.
David: I have all the legal papers right here in my briefcase, Arthur.
David opened the briefcase and pulled out a thick folder of papers.
Lily sat quietly on the sofa while sipping a glass of fruit juice.
Arthur scanned the pages quickly with a look of deep concentration.
He discovered that Victoria had been trying to alter the family inheritance will.
She had asked Mark to sign over Lily's college trust fund to her name.
Mark had agreed to the paperwork just two days before the party.
Grandfather Arthur: This woman is trying to steal my granddaughter's future!
David: Mark signed these documents without your knowledge or approval, sir.
Arthur felt a wave of hot anger wash over his entire body.
He realized Victoria did not care about Mark or little Lily at all.
She only wanted access to the massive family fortune and mansion estate.
Arthur looked across the room at Victoria and his foolish son Mark.
They were standing near the stage trying to act like nothing happened.
Grandfather Arthur: We are going to revoke every single signature tonight, David.
David: I will draft the legal cancellation papers immediately, Mr. Founder.
Arthur bent down and looked into Lily's gentle brown eyes.
Grandfather Arthur: Your late mother left you that trust fund, my darling.
Lily: Is Daddy mad at me because I brought a flower?
Grandfather Arthur: No, sweetheart, your father has lost his way completely.
Arthur stroked her soft brown hair with his gentle weathered hand.
He vowed to protect her from any person who wished her harm.
He stood up and walked toward the stage where the microphone stood.
It was time to make an official announcement to the entire party.
The guests noticed Arthur walking to the stage and fell completely silent.
Victoria smiled nervously, thinking Arthur was going to apologize to her.
She adjusted her shiny red dress and walked closer to the stage.