Victoria opened her red lips to scream at the defiant maid once more.
Before she could say another word, Ethan let go of his black cane.
The heavy cane fell to the marble floor with a loud ringing bang.
Ethan placed both of his hands firmly on the armrests of his wheelchair.
He slowly pushed his body upward without using any help at all.
His long legs moved smoothly as he stood completely upright on the floor.
He adjusted his dark suit coat with a swift and confident motion.
Sarah let out a soft gasp and stepped back toward the smooth wall.
Victoria's eyes went wide as two large saucers in absolute disbelief.
She stumbled backward two quick steps as if she had seen a ghost.
Victoria: What is this nonsense... You can't possibly be standing right now!
Ethan: I have been able to stand for almost two full weeks, Victoria.
Ethan walked forward one smooth step without a single wobble or limp.
He stood high above Victoria, looking down at her shocked pale face.
The quiet maid let out a sigh of relief as she watched him.
Victoria pointed one long red fingernail right at Ethan's broad chest.
Her hand was trembling wildly as her wicked smile totally disappeared away.
Victoria: You lied to me... You let me think you were paralyzed forever!
Ethan: You showed me your true colors the moment the doctors left.
Sarah: He had to protect himself from your greedy plan, Victoria!
Victoria: Shut your mouth, Sarah, this is between two wealthy adults!
Ethan took another confident step forward into Victoria's personal space now.
He towered over her in the middle of the bright sunny hallway.
The golden sunlight beamed across his calm and determined face now.
Victoria backed up until her back hit the cold edge of the display table.
A beautiful glass vase shook slightly behind her as she hit the table.
She looked around the huge hallway like a trapped animal seeking an exit.
All of her cruel power had evaporated in a single dramatic second.
Ethan stared down into her eyes with an expression of burning absolute fury.
Ethan: The accident never paralyzed me... And I know who caused it!
Victoria's face turned completely white as the hard words hit her heart.