The heavy front doors of the mansion swung open with a loud creak.
A handsome American man dressed in a tailored black wool coat stepped inside.
He carried a dark leather suitcase in his right hand after traveling far.
Julian had just returned home after securing a major international business deal.
He was the sole heir to the multi-million dollar estate and entire family fortune.
His eyes immediately adjusted to the bright sunlight streaming into the large foyer.
The very first scene he witnessed made his blood run completely cold inside.
He saw his sweet elderly mother lying on the wet floor near the wall.
Vanessa was standing above her with an arrogant expression and folded arms.
Julian dropped his heavy leather suitcase onto the floor with a loud thud.
His face twisted into an expression of sheer horror and intense anger.
He rushed across the marble tiles with fast, heavy strides toward his mother.
What are you doing to my mother, Julian roared across the room.
The sheer power in his deep voice made the glass chandelier tremble overhead.
Vanessa froze in absolute shock as the words registered in her mind.
Her face went instantly pale, losing all of its previous haughty color.
She backed away several steps, waving her hands defensively in pure panic.
I didn't know she was your mother, Vanessa stuttered with wide eyes.
She stared at the wealthy CEO in absolute terror as realization hit her.
Julian ignored Vanessa completely and dropped down onto his knees beside Evelyn.
He gently wrapped his arm around his mother's shaking shoulders to support her.
Mom, are you okay, Julian asked, his deep voice softening with love.
Evelyn looked up at her successful son and let out a long breath.
I am fine, my boy, she whispered, holding onto his strong jacket sleeve.
Julian helped his mother stand up slowly, ensuring she was fully balanced.
He wiped away a tear that was trickling down her wrinkled cheek.
Then he turned around slowly to face the trembling woman in red.
His dark eyes burned with intense anger that filled the entire hallway.
You dared to touch my mother in her own home, Julian said quietly.
Vanessa stepped backward until her heels pressed against the grand staircase railing.
Please sir, it was a terrible mistake, Vanessa pleaded in a shrill voice.
She thought she was just a common housemaid who wasn't working fast, she added.
Julian took a step toward her, his posture tall and extremely imposing.
Treating anyone like trash in this house is a grave offense, he snapped.
You showed your true ugly nature when you thought nobody was watching, he said.
Vanessa felt a cold wave of fear wash over her whole body.
She realized her lucrative position at the estate was completely destroyed forever.
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