The second police officer moved quickly and caught Victoria by her arms.
He clicked the cold steel handcuffs around her wrists before she could run outside.
Victoria screamed in anger as the metal cuffs locked securely in place.
Victoria: Unhand me right now!
Victoria: My high-powered divorce lawyer will destroy every single one of you in court!
Arthur stood steady while watching the officers secure his treacherous wife.
He felt no sadness or regret as her raised voice echoed down the hallway.
He only felt relief that the truth had been revealed before it was too late.
Arthur: You will need a criminal defense attorney, Victoria, not a divorce lawyer.
Arthur: I am filing for full annulment and pressing maximum attempted murder charges today.
Officer Davis took the plastic bag containing the small vial from Elena's hands.
He placed it carefully inside a yellow evidence box to preserve any fingerprints.
Officer Davis: You acted with remarkable courage and speed today, young lady.
Officer Davis: This video clip and preserved evidence will make this a clear criminal case in court.
Elena nodded politely as she handed her smartphone over for official evidence collecting.
Elena: I only wanted to make sure Mr. Sterling was safe from harm.
Victoria glared at Elena with pure hatred as the officers escorted her toward the door.
Victoria: You ruined everything, you miserable maid!
Victoria: You will regret stepping into family business that did not concern you!
Arthur stepped forward and looked Victoria dead in the eye as she was led away.
Arthur: Elena is a valued member of this home, Victoria.
Arthur: You are the only one who will suffer the consequences of your greedy choices.
The heavy oak front doors closed with a solid click as the police car pulled away.
The mansion suddenly became quiet once again under the bright morning sunlight.
Arthur turned around and looked at his white marble kitchen counter covered in spilled juice.
The danger had passed, but his gratitude toward Elena was overwhelming.