The tension on the second floor balcony reached a boiling point in seconds.
Victoria tried to push past David to reach her private bedroom upstairs.
David blocked her path with his tall frame and refused to move away.
He pointed down at the wall corner where a small black lens blinked.
Victoria followed his finger and her face instantly turned completely white.
David had installed high-definition security cameras throughout the entire house last week.
He did it after noticing small items missing from his home office desk.
Victoria had completely forgotten about the small dome camera mounted near the flag.
David pulled out his smartphone with a firm grip and opened the app.
He tapped the screen to replay the live recording from five minutes ago.
The clear video showed Victoria standing directly behind Lily on the top step.
It clearly recorded her kicking the back of the child's leg cast hard.
It caught the cold smirk on her face as the little girl fell.
David held the phone screen directly in front of Victoria's trembling face.
She gasped loudly and tried to snatch the device right out of his hand.
David pulled his arm back quickly and stored the phone safely in his pocket.
The guests downstairs were listening carefully to every word spoken above them.
David shouted down to his head of security to lock all front doors.
He ordered his staff not to let Victoria leave the premises under any circumstances.
Victoria began to panic as her elaborate plan completely crumbled into dust.
She fell back against the wall, realizing her wealth and status were gone.
She begged David not to call the police or show the video footage.
She offered to sign away all her claims to the family trust fund.
She promised to pack her bags and leave the country forever that night.
David looked at her with pure disgust and rejected her pathetic plea instantly.
He knew that a cruel crime against a child required complete legal justice.
Sirens began to wail loudly in the distance, approaching the grand mansion quickly.