I Caught My New Wife Mistreating My Daughter on Camera, and My Revenge Was Merciless — Part 2

Previously: When Richard installed a hidden security camera in his home, he never expected to witness his new wife's cruel treatment of his sweet daughter—until he decided to take immediate action.

Richard stormed into the entryway, ignoring Eleanor entirely as he rushed to Lily’s side. He gathered the sobbing girl into his arms, feeling her small frame shake with fear. He held her tight, whispering reassurances into her hair while his gaze remained locked on his trembling wife.

The Confrontation

"I'm here, sweetheart. I'm so sorry," Richard whispered, kissing the top of her head.

Eleanor stood up, dropping her bowl of popcorn. It shattered on the marble floor, scattering glass and kernels everywhere. She quickly tried to mask her panic with a defensive smile, adjusting her posture to regain control.

"Richard! You're home early," she stammered. "Look, Lily was just being stubborn. She spilled her juice on purpose, and I was trying to teach her some discipline. You know how she's been acting out since—"

"Shut up," Richard barked, his voice trembling with a mixture of rage and disgust. "I watched the whole thing, Eleanor. I saw how you treated my daughter. I heard every single word."

He pulled his phone from his pocket, displaying the active recording. Eleanor's face drained of color as she realized she had been caught red-handed. She looked up at the hidden camera, her mind racing. But within seconds, her fear transformed into cold defiance.

"So, you played a cheap trick on me?" Eleanor hissed, her voice dripping with venom. "You think you're so clever, Richard? Let's not forget who you're dealing with. We are married. If you try to kick me out or divorce me, I will drag your family name through the dirt. I'll demand half of your estate, and I'll tie you up in custody battles for Lily that will drain every penny you have. You won't dare cross me."

She stepped closer, a wicked smirk returning to her lips, confident that the threat of a public scandal would force Richard into submission.