Victor held his young son close, feeling the child's small heart beating fast against his chest.
He checked Leo carefully to make sure the boy was completely unharmed and safe.
Satisfied that his son was okay, Victor set him down behind a soft protective armchair nearby.
He stood up slowly, his tall frame towering in his sharp dark suit as anger took over.
Brenda stood at the top of the stairs, trying quickly to adjust her composure and smile.
She realized immediately that Victor had seen her reckless action from across the bright room.
Victor: What are you trying to do in my home?
Brenda: Victor, please, it was just a total accident!
Victor: Do not lie to me after what I just saw!
Victor marched up the grand staircase with heavy, deliberate steps that echoed through the mansion.
Brenda backed away slowly until her heel caught against the edge of the hallway wall.
Her face went completely pale as she saw the sheer anger shining in Victor's dark eyes.
Brenda: I was just trying to clear the stairs for everyone!
Victor: You put my only son in danger because of your greed!
Brenda: That is a complete lie and you know it!
Victor stopped just inches away from her, his voice shaking with intense controlled rage.
Victor: I saw your eyes right before you did it, Brenda.
Brenda: You are taking this completely out of context right now!
Victor: You have been staring at my family estate papers all morning long.
Brenda gasped, realizing that Victor had seen through her carefully constructed disguise completely.
She tried to reach out to touch his arm, but Victor stepped back with absolute disgust.
Victor: Do not touch me or come near my child ever again.
Brenda: You cannot throw me out over a simple misunderstanding like this!
Victor: This is not a misunderstanding, it is the end of our relationship.
She stumbled back onto the velvet sofa behind her, trembling from both fear and sudden panic.
Victor reached into his inner jacket pocket and pulled out his private encrypted cell phone.
He dialed the chief security guard stationed at the main security gate of the estate grounds.
Victor: Marcus, get up to the main house with two guards immediately.