Arthur turned his back on Evelyn and dialed his attorney on the phone.
Father Arthur: Richard, I need you at my house immediately with police officers.
Evelyn gasped loudly and lunged forward to grab Arthur's arm in desperation.
Mother Evelyn: Are you insane? You cannot call the police on your own wife!
Arthur shook her hand off his suit sleeve with cold efficiency.
Father Arthur: You put a child in danger today, and that is a major crime.
Mother Evelyn: Think about our reputation in the city! Think about the estate!
Father Arthur: I do not care about money or reputation when my son is unsafe.
Evelyn lowered her head and began to pretend to cry soft tears into her hands.
Mother Evelyn: Arthur, please, I am under so much stress lately!
Mother Evelyn: I will go to counseling! I will do whatever you ask of me!
Arthur looked at her tears and felt no sympathy in his heart anymore.
He knew she was only worried about losing her luxurious lifestyle and wealth.
Father Arthur: You never loved Leo. You only wanted the trust fund money.
Evelyn stopped crying instantly and looked up with a sharp, bitter expression.
Mother Evelyn: Without me, you will lose half of this business empire!
Father Arthur: Our prenuptial agreement strictly covers acts of endangerment and cruelty.
Father Arthur: You will not receive a single dime from my family trust.
Evelyn's face turned pale as she realized the full reality of her situation.
She looked down the stairs toward the front door as heavy footsteps approached outside.
Two uniformed police officers stepped through the open front entrance of the home.
They walked into the bright atrium, led by Arthur's family attorney, Richard.
Attorney Richard: Arthur, we are here. Are you and the child alright?
Father Arthur: We are safe, Richard. The security footage is saved on my phone.
The officers walked up the marble stairs toward the top landing where Evelyn stood.
Officer Thomas: Ma'am, we need you to step down the stairs with us peacefully.
Mother Evelyn: Get your hands off me! Do you know who I am?
The officer calmly guided Evelyn down the stairs while keeping her hands secured.