The flashing red lights reflected against the pristine front windows.
Two Dallas police officers walked briskly up the front steps.
Julian opened the heavy front entrance door to welcome them.
Officer: We received a report of property theft and distress.
Julian: My stepmother locked herself inside with stolen financial records.
Officer: Sir, stay back while we secure the upper floor.
The officers walked upstairs with swift and professional steps today.
Julian held his baby tight as he followed behind safely.
The officer knocked loudly on the locked office door panel.
Officer: Police department! Open the door immediately, ma'am!
The room inside went silent for a few long seconds.
Then the heavy brass door lock slowly turned from inside.
Victoria stepped out with pale skin and shaking white hands.
She tried to hide a thick folder behind her back.
Officer: Hand over those papers and step into the hallway.
Victoria: This is a simple private family disagreement about money!
Julian: Those are forged lawsuit documents intended for probate court.
The officer took the folder from her trembling hands carefully.
He opened the file and read through the legal pages.
A look of serious concern crossed the officer's quiet face.
Officer: These documents carry a false signature from a notary public.
Victoria: I did not sign those fake papers, I swear!
Officer: You are coming with us to answer serious legal questions.
Victoria looked at Julian with pure hatred in her eyes.
Her entire plan to steal the trust fund had failed.
The officer placed metal cuffs around her narrow wrist joints.
She gasped as the cold steel clicked shut firmly today.
Victoria: You will regret this day for the rest of life!
Julian: The only thing I regret is trusting you at all.
They led Victoria down the grand white staircase slowly now.
Her velvet gown dragged uselessly across the marble steps below.
Julian watched her leave the mansion for the final time.
A huge weight lifted off his chest in that moment.
The family estate was finally safe from her greedy scheme.
He looked down at his beautiful baby daughter and smiled.
The long night of fear was coming to an end.