Marcus took three large steps toward Victoria with a fierce look in his eyes.
Victoria backed up against the painted wall, her calm demeanor suddenly starting to crack.
Marcus: My daughter never lies to me, Victoria, never!
Victoria: Marcus, you are letting your emotions cloud your judgment right now.
Marcus: You put my child in direct physical danger inside my own home!
Victoria: I was only trying to teach her some basic discipline and respect!
Marcus raised his free hand and slammed his palm heavily against the adjacent wall panel.
The loud thud echoed sharply through the long corridor of the quiet luxury estate.
Victoria jumped back in sudden fear as she saw the sheer fury in Marcus's eyes.
Marcus: You do not discipline my daughter, and you certainly never touch her!
Lily: She threw my teddy bear down the stairs too, Daddy!
Marcus looked down at the main foyer floor and saw the yellow bear lying alone.
He looked back at Victoria, his face turned tight with absolute disgust and anger.
Victoria: I am your partner, Marcus, you cannot talk to me like this!
Marcus: You are a stranger in this house, and your presence ends right now!
Victoria: You are going to ruin our future over a small child's silly story?
Marcus: My daughter is my entire life, and you mean nothing compared to her safety!
Victoria adjusted her designer handbag and tried to step past Marcus toward the bedroom.
Marcus blocked her path completely with his tall frame, pointing firmly toward the grand staircase.
Marcus: Do not take another step toward any room in this house!
Victoria: My expensive belongings are all inside your master suite upstairs!
Marcus: Your items will be packed into boxes and dropped off at your office building!
Victoria gasped in disbelief as she realized Marcus was completely serious about kicking her out.
The high stakes of her greedy plan had collapsed into total failure within minutes.