Clara started watching Victoria much more closely over the next three weeks.
She noticed that Victoria never asked for water or healthy fresh meals.
Victoria ate raw sushi and drank dark coffee during late afternoon family lunches.
When Clara mentioned a doctor appointment, Victoria quickly made up a fake excuse.
She claimed she saw a private doctor who lived two hours away in West Palm Beach.
Clara decided to check the security camera system installed throughout the mansion hallway.
Arthur had installed high-definition cameras two years ago after a small break-in attempt.
The system recorded continuous footage directly to a secure phone application.
Clara sat quietly in her car inside the garage and opened the recording app.
She selected the video files from the upper floor hallway from five days earlier.
The screen showed Victoria walking into the guest room with a flat stomach.
Ten minutes later, Victoria walked out carrying the thick round cushion under her dress.
Clara held her breath as she saved the clear video clip directly to her phone.
She felt her heart beating fast against her chest as the truth became clear.
Victoria was pretending to be pregnant to secure the family trust fund money.
Arthur was planning to sign the updated legal papers during his birthday dinner.
The event was scheduled for Saturday night in the bright grand hallway.
Over fifty guests were invited, including city officials and family estate lawyers.
Clara knew she needed to handle the situation carefully to protect her brother.
David was deeply in love with Victoria and trusted her completely.
If Clara simply accused Victoria without proof, David might refuse to believe it.
She decided to wait for the birthday dinner to show the complete video evidence.
On Saturday afternoon, expensive flower arrangements arrived at the front door.
Caterers set up long tables covered in crisp white linen and silver plates.
Victoria wore a tight gold satin dress that showed off her dramatic curve.
She walked around the main entry hall near the large USA flag hanging proudly.
She spoke loudly to the guests about her upcoming baby shower party plans.
David stood beside her in a dark tuxedo looking extremely proud and happy.
Lily walked into the hallway wearing a blue party dress and black shoes.
She stood near the bottom of the staircase and looked directly at Victoria.
Victoria was leaning against a marble pillar while talking to an old family friend.
As she leaned forward to laugh, her gold dress creased in an unnatural shape.
The square corner of the sofa cushion pressed clearly against the thin fabric.
Lily pointed her tiny finger right at Victoria and spoke in a clear voice.