The morning sun poured through the high glass windows of the luxury Dallas mansion.
Chloe stood in the quiet hallway while holding a thick stack of financial documents.
Her hands trembled slightly as she looked down at the official bank statements.
She had discovered massive transfers leaving her father's corporate account late last night.
The paper trail pointed directly to her stepmother Victoria.
Victoria had married her father Richard two years ago after a very short romance.
Since that day Victoria had slowly taken control of the household staff and accounts.
Chloe walked quietly down the polished white marble hallway toward the home office.
She needed to show her father the legal proof before the bank opened today.
Suddenly the heavy oak door opened and Victoria stepped into the bright hallway.
Victoria wore a sharp burgundy dress and looked at Chloe with pure hatred.
Victoria: What are you doing sneaking around my house this early?
Chloe: This is my father's house and I have the trust fund records.
Victoria: You do not belong in this home!
Victoria stepped forward quickly and knocked the heavy file out of Chloe's hands.
The white paper sheets scattered across the gleaming floor like fallen leaves.
Chloe: Pick those up right now Victoria!
Victoria: You are a foolish girl who understands nothing about business.
Victoria shoved Chloe hard against the wall with both of her hands.
Chloe stumbled back and dropped onto the hard marble floor near the entrance.
The sharp sound echoed through the high ceilings of the empty mansion.
Victoria stood over her with a cold smirk on her face.
Victoria: Nobody in this city will ever believe your ridiculous stories.
Chloe: My dad will see the truth today.
Victoria: Your father trusts me completely with his life insurance and business.
Chloe looked up from the floor with tears of frustration in her eyes.
She reached for her phone lying on the floor to call for help.
Victoria stepped on the phone screen before Chloe could reach it.
Victoria: You are never going to ruin my life child.
Heavy footsteps suddenly echoed from the top of the grand staircase above them.
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