Arthur spent the next hour reviewing his home security camera recordings on his desktop monitor.
The clear camera feed showed Brenda sneaking into his private office late at night.
It showed her trying several master key combinations on the heavy steel safe lock.
The footage also clearly recorded the entire balcony incident from multiple wide angles above.
It captured Brenda grabbing the teddy bear and backing Lily up against the steep staircase railing.
Arthur felt a cold determination wash over his heart as he saved the video files.
He instructed his legal counsel to file a full protective restraining order immediately.
He also contacted the local authorities to report the attempted burglary and child endangerment.
Within two hours, two police cars pulled into the long driveway of the grand mansion.
Brenda was sitting inside her small rented car near the main gate, refusing to leave.
She had been waiting for Arthur to come out and offer her a financial settlement.
Instead, two police officers walked up to her car window and asked for her identification.
Arthur walked out onto the stone porch alongside his corporate lawyer and the police captain.
Officer: Ma'am, we have video evidence of illegal entry and child endangerment.
Brenda: This is a misunderstanding between family members over an estate!
Officer: You need to step out of the vehicle right now, ma'am.
Brenda stepped out onto the driveway, looking frantic as the reality set in.
She looked over at Arthur with wide eyes, trying to fake tears of sorrow.
Brenda: Arthur, please do not do this to your wife's sister!
Arthur: You threatened my child for money, so you face the law.
Brenda: I was desperate for money, I didn't mean to scare her!
Arthur: Your desperation stops at my family's front door today.
The officers placed Brenda in custody while reading her full legal rights out loud.
They placed her into the back seat of the police cruiser and drove down the driveway.