The murmurs of the surrounding guests grew louder, turning into an angry chorus of condemnation against the executive.
Richard puffed out his chest, stepping forward as if he owned the entire building and everyone inside it.
Richard: Now, if you ladies are quite finished making a scene, I suggest you clean that child up and leave.
The blonde woman suddenly turns toward the man with blazing anger and delivers a hard slap across his face.
SFX: Loud slap, crowd gasps
Richard: (Stunned) What... what did you just do?!
Victoria: That was for every child you've ever bullied with your pathetic, bloated ego!
Richard: You struck a corporate board member! I will sue you into bankruptcy by tomorrow morning!
Victoria: Sue me all you want! My family's legal trust will chew you and your lawyers up for breakfast!
The impact left a bright red mark across Richard's cheek, matching the burning humiliation in his eyes.
Clara: You deserve much worse than a slap after what you did to my daughter.
Richard: You low-class peasants are going to regret stepping foot in this hotel!
Victoria: The only person regretting anything tonight is going to be you, Richard.
The stunned man in the tuxedo bends down in disbelief, holding his burning cheek[cite: 1].
SFX: Low tension hit[cite: 1]
Will Richard finally face the permanent consequences of his lifelong arrogance?