The heavy silence of the mansion was pierced only by Mara's quiet, agonizing sobs against the cold floor.
The suited man leans over the frightened woman, suddenly slapping her hard before pointing down at her.
SFX: Loud slap
Mara: (Crying out) Ahhh! Why are you doing this to me?!
Ethan: Because you refuse to sign the non-disclosure agreement and walk away quietly!
Mara: I won't sign away my child's rights... you can't legally force me to—
Ethan: I can do whatever I want in my own house, and right now, you are going to listen to my terms.
Standing over her, the man glares coldly and issues a final warning.
Voice (Man - BOLD & COLD): "Record everything. Sign tonight... or next time I won't miss."
Mara: (Trembling) You're threatening my life over a corporate merger and a trust fund...
Ethan: I'm securing my legacy. And you are standing directly in the path of my future.
He tossed a leather-bound folder onto the floor beside her head, the heavy brass corners striking the wood with a sharp thud.
Ethan: The settlement papers are right there. Sign your name on the dotted line before midnight.
Mara: (Whispering) God help you all... karma always comes back around...
Ethan: Karma doesn't exist for billionaires, Mara. Only contracts and bank accounts.
The pregnant woman stares up in absolute fear as the man looms over her.
SFX: Tense music swell
Chloe: Make sure she signs it in blood if she has to, Ethan. I want complete peace of mind.
Eleanor: Clear the foyer, Ethan. The estate board members will be arriving for dinner in an hour.
Can a broken woman find a way to fight back against a family that believes money places them above the law?