The police officer looked up from the legal documents with a stern expression.
Officer: Victoria Miller, we have a warrant for your arrest regarding financial fraud.
Victoria's face turned pale as the second officer stepped forward.
Victoria: You cannot arrest me inside my own private mansion!
Officer: Turn around and place your hands behind your back, ma'am.
The officer pulled metallic handcuffs from his tactical utility belt.
A sharp metallic click echoed through the bright white grand foyer.
Victoria gasped in total shock as the cold steel bound her wrists.
Victoria: Evelyn, tell them to stop this ridiculous mistake right now!
Evelyn: You brought this consequence upon yourself, Victoria.
Victoria: I gave you a comfortable life inside this beautiful house!
Evelyn: You tried to rob me of my heritage and my safety.
The officers guided Victoria firmly toward the large glass front doors.
Her red silk dress trailed behind her as she walked reluctantly.
Victoria: My high-powered defense attorneys will have me out by nightfall!
Marcus: The evidence against you is absolute and completely airtight.
Marcus: Your bank accounts have already been frozen by court order.
Victoria glared at Marcus with deep bitterness as she was led outside.
The heavy oak doors closed firmly behind the arresting police officers.
Silence fell over the massive mansion for the very first time.
Evelyn let out a long breath she had been holding for years.
Her knees buckled slightly from the sudden release of heavy tension.
Marcus reached out instantly and supported her arm with gentle strength.
Marcus: You did great out there today, Evelyn.
Evelyn: I could not have faced her without your help, Marcus.
Marcus: Your father wanted you to take back what was yours.
They looked up together at the grand chandelier shining in the sunlight.