Clara read the bold text aloud so every person in the room heard.
Clara: I leave this estate entirely to my biological children, Clara and Julian.
Julian let out a long breath, resting his hands on the desk.
Julian: The house was never yours to begin with, Victoria. Not ever.
Victoria: I spent six long years taking care of this huge mansion!
Clara: You spent six years spending my father's money on luxury trips!
Victoria: I deserve a portion of this wealth for my devotion to him!
Julian stood up tall, holding the legal folder tightly inside his hand.
Julian: You tried throwing my sister and her infant son onto the street.
Clara: You screamed that we were trash and did not belong here.
Victoria looked around the room as if searching for an escape route.
Her proud posture had completely collapsed into a slouch of complete defeat.
Victoria: We can make a simple private agreement without involving any courts.
Julian: There is no agreement to make with someone who lies to family.
Clara: You kept this legal paper hidden inside this safe for weeks.
Victoria: I was only protecting my own future financial security in this town!
Julian: You were committing fraud by concealing our father's true legal will.
Victoria dropped down onto the leather armchair beside the dark oak bookcase.
She buried her face inside her shaking hands, weeping without any tears.
Victoria: What am I supposed to do now without this grand house?
Clara: You can pack your personal clothes and leave by tomorrow morning.
Julian: In fact, you should start packing your bags right this minute.
Victoria looked up with wide, terrified eyes filled with total realization now.
Victoria: You cannot just kick me out like a common stranger today!
Julian: That is exactly what you tried doing to Clara an hour ago.
Clara held her baby close, feeling a massive weight lift away.
The truth had finally come into the light where it belonged always.
Their father had protected his children even after his life ended peacefully.
Victoria sat frozen in silence, unable to say another word in defense.