Two hours passed before the sound of sirens arrived.
Two police officers walked into the grand foyer downstairs.
Arthur met them at the entrance with his lawyer.
Elena walked down the stairs to give her statement.
Victoria stood near the fireplace with her arms crossed.
Her lawyer had already arrived at the mansion too.
Officer Davis: Ma'am, we need to hear what happened.
Elena: I was cleaning the baseboards down here.
Elena: I looked up when I heard a movement.
Elena: Mrs. Sterling held the baby over the rail.
Elena: She released her hands completely on purpose.
Victoria's Lawyer: That is a severe accusation without proof.
Arthur: My maid has no reason to lie!
Victoria: She wants to get me fired, Arthur!
Elena: I care about this baby's life!
Officer Davis took detailed notes in his small notebook.
He looked up toward the high balcony railing.
Officer Davis: Is there security camera coverage up there?
Arthur froze as he remembered the recent upgrades.
Arthur: We installed security cameras three weeks ago.
Victoria's face instantly lost all of its color.
She took a quick step back toward the hallway.
Victoria: Those cameras do not work yet, Arthur.
Arthur: The system went online yesterday afternoon.
Arthur: Let us check the footage in my office.
They all walked toward the home office together.
Elena stayed close to Arthur for protection.
Arthur booted up the main security monitor desk.
He pulled up the morning footage from the balcony.
The screen showed Victoria holding little Lily tight.
She checked the hallway to see if anyone watched.
Then she deliberate moved the baby over the edge.
The camera captured the exact moment her fingers opened.
It showed Elena sliding across the floor to catch her.
The video evidence was completely crystal clear.
Officer Davis: Mrs. Sterling, place your hands behind your back.
Victoria: This is a massive misunderstanding!
Victoria's Lawyer: Do not say another word, Victoria.
Officer Davis: You are under arrest for child endangerment.
The handcuffs clicked loudly in the quiet office.
Victoria glared at Elena with pure hatred.
Victoria: You ruined everything, you stupid maid!
Arthur: Get her out of my house immediately!
paid off officers escorted Victoria through the front doors.
Arthur collapsed into his leather office chair exhausted.
He buried his face in both of his hands.
Elena offered him a warm glass of water.
Arthur: How could she do this for money?
Elena: Greed makes people do terrible things, sir.
Arthur: You saved my entire world today, Elena.
Elena: I would do anything to protect Lily.
Arthur looked at the laptop screen one more time.
He realized his whole marriage was built on lies.
He needed to find out who else helped her.