Chapter 2: The Truth Revealed
Chapter 2: The Truth Revealed
Security footage from the ballroom was displayed on the large projection screens.
Guests watched as Victor Lang, a prominent investor, grabbed Claire's wrist near the service entrance.
He laughed with several friends.
"A servant should smile when guests speak to her."
Claire quietly tried to pull away.
Victor shoved her.
A tray crashed to the floor.
Instead of apologizing, he blamed her.
Several guests had witnessed it.
None had intervened.
Until Richard arrived.
Richard faced the crowd.
"Every year I ask the staff to treat volunteers exactly as they treat employees."
"I never announce who belongs to my family."
"Because character is revealed when people believe no one important is watching."
He turned toward Victor.
"You didn't insult my daughter because she was poor."
"You insulted her because you believed she had no power."
Police officers entered the ballroom after reviewing the security footage and witness statements.
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Victor was escorted out to face assault charges.
His company's board suspended him later that evening.
