Heavy boots clicked rapidly across the outer stone driveway outside.
Austin pushed through the grand double doors with a look of worry.
He wore his burgundy velvet wedding suit for the afternoon dress fitting.
The moment he stepped inside, he saw Hannah crying on the floor.
Austin: I am here, you are safe now!
Austin dropped to his knees right beside the tearful maid.
He placed a supportive hand on her shoulder to check for injuries.
Hannah: Austin, you need to read what is inside this envelope!
Austin pulled the papers from Hannah's trembling hand instantly.
He scanned the legal headers at the top of the official document.
The papers bore the signature of his late father's estate lawyer.
Clarissa stepped back slightly, holding the child closer to her chest.
Clarissa: Austin, put those down, she is trying to trick you!
Austin: Why does this document say the prenup was forged?
Austin stood up slowly as his shock turned into absolute fury.
He stared at Clarissa with disbelief burning in his blue eyes.
The full daylight filled the room, leaving no dark corners to hide.
Every word on the contract was legal, clear, and fully binding.
Clarissa had altered the trust fund paperwork months before the engagement.
She wanted full control over the family business and the property.
Austin: You lied to me about my father's final wishes!
Clarissa: I did what was necessary to keep our family wealthy!
Austin took a firm step forward, pointing directly at her face.
Austin: You tried to harm my family in my own home?!
The room went dead silent as the heavy truth settled between them.