Julian stood tall, his chest heaving as he faced Victoria on the patio.
He gripped the glass bottle in his hand until his knuckles turned completely white.
Julian: You sick monster, touch my mother again and I will destroy you!
Victoria backed away two steps, trying to regain her calm and cool composure.
She smoothed down the front of her green dress with trembling, manicured hands.
Victoria: You cannot prove anything you are saying right now, Julian.
Julian: The security camera on the patio recorded every single second of this!
Victoria's eyes widened in sudden horror as she looked up at the wall corner.
A small red light was blinking quietly on the outdoor security camera housing.
She had completely forgotten that Julian installed new security cameras two weeks ago.
Julian helped his mother sit up against a plush lounge chair near the house wall.
He grabbed a thick bath towel and wrapped it tightly around Eleanor's wet shoulders.
Julian: Mom, stay right here while I call the police and our estate attorney.
Eleanor: Check the study, Julian... she made me sign papers earlier today.
Julian turned back around to face Victoria, who was moving toward the side gate.
Julian: Do not move a single inch until the police arrive here!
Victoria: I have a legal right to be on this property as a family guest!
Julian: Your invitation is revoked and your games are over as of right now!
Victoria sneered at him, her sweet act completely disappearing into bitter hatred.
Victoria: That old woman owes my family everything for what my father built!
Julian: Your father was paid fairly thirty years ago when he sold his shares!
Victoria: It was never enough, and this whole estate should belong to me!
Julian took a deep breath, keeping his eyes locked onto her trembling form.