A terrifying and deep silence settled over the grand foyer under the US flag.
Julian held his crying infant son tightly against his broad, trembling chest.
His jaw clenched tightly as years of blind trust completely shattered into tiny pieces.
Victoria tried to take a step forward, putting on a soft, innocent smile.
Victoria: Julian, please listen to me, I was only training him to crawl properly.
Julian: Do not take another single step toward me or my son!
Victoria: You are letting a poor maid ruin our high-society marriage over nothing!
Julian: A maid who protected my child while you acted like a monster!
Julian turned his eyes down to Clara, who was still kneeling on the marble.
He reached down with his free arm and helped the shaking maid to her feet.
Julian: Are you hurt, Clara? Did she strike you today?
Clara: I am fine, sir, I only cared about saving little Leo from harm.
Julian: You saved my son today, and I will never forget your loyalty.
Victoria glared at Clara with pure venom and cold hatred in her blue eyes.
Victoria: She is fired, Julian! Throw her out on the street right now!
Julian: The only person leaving this house today is you, Victoria.
Julian pointed his finger with intense authority and fury straight at Victoria's face.
Julian: Pack your things and get out of my house right now!
Victoria: You cannot kick me out of my own luxurious home, Julian!
Julian: I signed the mortgage and title to this estate before we ever met.
Victoria: I will call my family lawyers and take half of everything you own!
Julian: Try it, and I will make sure the whole world sees this truth.
Father: Before I destroy your entire life!
Victoria stepped back in sudden shock, realizing her power was completely gone now.
The high-society queen stood alone in her red satin gown, completely exposed and defeated.
Julian called his personal security detail to stand guard in the hallway immediately.
He would not let Victoria near his child for another single terrifying second.
Little Leo slowly stopped crying, feeling safe inside his loving father's strong hold.
Clara wiped her tears, realizing the long nightmare inside the house was over.