Officer Miller adjusted his police belt before addressing the group directly.
Officer Miller: We received security footage from your home system, sir.
Mark: The smart camera inside the upstairs hallway?
Officer Miller: Yes, it records audio and video straight to a cloud server.
Victoria sat frozen in her seat as her legal representative sighed deeply.
The officer played the clear clip on his tablet screen for everyone.
Victoria's exact words rang out clearly inside the silent living room.
The audio captured her stating she wanted Mark to lose everything.
It also showed Mark running into the bathroom to save his baby.
Lawyer Vance: We advise our client to remain silent right now.
Officer Miller: Victoria, stand up and place your hands behind your back.
The two junior officers stepped forward and applied metallic handcuffs.
Victoria did not say another word as she was led outside.
The front door clicked shut, leaving the grand house completely quiet.
Mark collapsed back into the soft sofa, letting out a long breath.
Richard sat down in the wooden chair across from his client.
Richard: We need to file for emergency full custody immediately, Mark.
Mark: Do whatever it takes to protect Leo, Richard.
Richard: The court will grant an immediate emergency restraining order today.
Mark held his baby closer, feeling a massive weight lift away.
He realized that his home was finally safe from constant betrayal.
He looked around the empty living room that once held so many lies.
Every corner of the house reminded him of Victoria's dark plan.
He decided right then that he would sell the Dallas mansion soon.
He wanted a fresh start in a quiet suburban community nearby.
Mark: I just want a peaceful life for my son, Richard.
Richard: You will get that peaceful life starting right now, my friend.
Richard gathered his papers and shook Mark's hand very firmly.
Mark walked his trusted lawyer out to the front gravel driveway.
The afternoon sun was beginning to dip below the distant tree line.