Chapter 4 - The Banished Bride
"Security, remove this monster from my estate immediately," Arthur ordered, pointing a gloved finger at Victoria.
Victoria scrambled to her feet, her ivory lace gown rustling loudly as she backed away from the advancing guards.
"Don't touch me!" she snarled, turning to her father, Senator Donald Sterling, sitting in the front row.
"Dad! Do something! He's ruining our political campaign!" Victoria demanded, her eyes wide with unhinged panic.
Senator Sterling stood up slowly, smoothing his silk tie, but his face was completely devoid of color.
"You brought this on yourself, Victoria," the Senator muttered coldly, turning his back on his own daughter.
"The FBI will be reviewing those video tapes by morning," the Senator added, stepping away from the aisle.
Victoria let out a blood-curdling scream of betrayal as two guards grabbed her arms, pinning them behind her back.
They dragged her across the polished floor toward the heavy oak exit doors as she kicked and spat profanities.
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The grand ballroom doors slammed shut behind her, cutting off her unhinged screams in an instant.
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