Mr. Sterling backed away slightly, his hands beginning to shake with visible panic.
Mr. Sterling: Elena... you shouldn't be here. You were supposed to leave town.
Elena: I stayed right here until I had enough proof to clear my name.
Julian: The police are already on their way to this building right now.
Mr. Sterling: Julian, think about your family's reputation before doing this!
Julian: My reputation is fine, but your family business is completely finished today.
Chloe grabbed her father's arm, weeping openly in front of all her high-society peers.
The guests who had praised the Sterlings minutes ago now backed away in disgust.
Sirens could be heard flashing through the grand glass windows of the hotel entry.
Four police officers entered the ballroom, walking directly toward the central group.
Elena handed the metal flash drive directly to the lead officer on duty.
Elena: This contains evidence of bank fraud, framing, and grand larceny by Sterling Corp.
Lead Officer: Mr. Sterling, you need to come with us for questioning immediately.
The officers handcuffed Mr. Sterling right under the grand chandelier's bright light.
Chloe cried loudly as her father was led away through the whispering crowd.
She looked back at Julian, but he turned his back on her entirely.
Elena took off her catering apron and tossed it onto a nearby tray.
She was done hiding in the shadows of a crime she did not commit.
Julian looked at her with genuine respect and deep remorse in his eyes.
Julian: Can I buy you a real dinner and help you rebuild your practice?
Elena: Only if we talk about getting my legal license restored first.
Julian: Whatever it takes, Elena. You deserve full justice for everything lost.