Inside the grand living room, Mark sat the children on the couch.
He gave them glasses of cold water to help them relax completely.
His head of security, a tall man named David, walked inside quietly.
David reported that Victoria had been searched near her vehicle.
The guards had found missing documents tucked inside her personal bag.
These were financial papers regarding the estate's massive inheritance fund.
Victoria was trying to force a change in the family trust paperwork.
She needed the children locked away so she could access the study.
She had planned to steal the legal documents before Mark returned.
Mark listened to the report with a cold look on his face.
He had trusted Victoria to assist with administrative work for months.
She had abused that trust to target his family's wealth and peace.
Mark thanked David and instructed him to call the local police department.
He wanted Victoria held accountable for every single action she took.
Liam looked up at his father and asked if Victoria was going away.
Mark sat beside his son and put an arm around his shoulder.
He explained that bad actions always lead to very serious consequences.
Emma snuggled close to her father's side, feeling safe once again.
Outside, the red and blue lights of police cars flashed brightly.
Two uniformed officers walked up the driveway to arrest Victoria.
Victoria protested loudly as the officers placed handcuffs on her wrists.
She looked toward the mansion windows with a bitter expression.
Mark stood by the window and watched the police car drive away.
The threat to his household was finally removed from the property.
He turned back to focus entirely on comforting his young kids.
The safety of his family was worth more than any financial fortune.
He resolved to hire new, verified guards to protect the gates.
Nothing would ever put his children in harm's way again.