The security guard hurried back into the ballroom after ten tense minutes.
He carried a small digital reader used for immediate chemical analysis.
The room became completely silent as the head guard walked up.
Every guest held their breath, waiting for the sudden official result.
Mark stood still with his arms folded tightly across his dark chest.
Chloe moved closer to her wealthy father near the front row.
Her father was a prominent city judge who looked deeply concerned now.
Judge Vance: What is the meaning of this foolish delay, Mark?
Mark: We are about to find out right now, sir.
The security chief looked up from the reading screen with cold eyes.
Security Chief: Sir, the drink contains a heavy dose of tasteless sedative.
A massive wave of shocked murmurs erupted across the grand room.
Mark turned slowly toward Chloe with absolute coldness in his eyes.
Chloe shook her head wildly and began to burst into loud tears.
Chloe: Someone framed me! I would never do such a terrible thing!
Lily: Search her bridal purse behind the flower curtain.
Lily pointed directly toward the small wooden table near the altar area.
A second guard stepped over and picked up the white silk purse.
He unzipped the pouch and pulled out an empty glass vial.
The label clearly matched the chemical substance identified by the security reader.
Chloe gasped for air as her dangerous secret plan collapsed instantly.
Judge Vance sat back down in his chair, covering his face entirely.
He could not defend his daughter against such undeniable physical proof.
Mark stepped forward and took off his black tuxedo boutonnieres slow.
He dropped the flower directly onto the polished marble floor below.
Mark: The wedding is canceled immediately.
He turned his back on Chloe without a single shred of pity.
Chloe fell to her knees, weeping loudly as guests stared down.
Mark walked over to Lily and took her gentle hand into his.
He wanted to make sure she was safe from any retaliation.