Within ten minutes, the sharp sounds of sirens echoed down the long private driveway of the estate.
Paramedics hurried into the grand foyer with a stretcher, immediately checking Victoria's vital signs.
Julian refused to leave her side, holding her hand firmly while medical staff performed a preliminary scan.
Paramedic: Her heart rate is high, but the baby's heartbeat sounds stable and strong.
Julian: Thank God, thank God.
Victoria: I was so scared, Julian, she looked like she wanted to hurt me.
Julian: She will never get near you or our child ever again, I promise you.
Two uniformed police officers walked briskly into the room, approaching Julian and the medical team.
The lead officer took out a small notebook, looking around at the gathered crowd of witnesses.
Officer Davis: Mr. Vance, we received your emergency call regarding an attempted assault.
Julian: It wasn't just an assault, officer, it was an attempt on my wife's life.
Vanessa: That is a complete lie!
Vanessa stepped down the bottom stairs, flanked closely by two large estate security guards.
Her composure was entirely shattered, her red dress slightly rumpled and her face pale with fear.
Vanessa: She tripped over her own dress near the edge, I tried to reach out and grab her!
Victoria: You pushed me, Vanessa! You admitted you hated me for the inheritance!
Vanessa: I would never do that to my own sister, officer, she is making this up!
Julian stood up slowly, stepping between Vanessa and his resting wife with commanding authority.
Julian: You forgot one very important detail about this house, Vanessa.
Vanessa paused, a sudden wave of panic visibly crossing her flushed face.
Julian: When we renovated the estate last year, we installed high-definition security cameras in every single room.
Julian: Including the upper balcony area overlooking the main foyer.
Vanessa's eyes widened in horror as she realized her lie was about to fall apart completely.