The guests began whispering among themselves in deep panic across the room.
Mr. Moreto immediately called his personal security guards to lock the doors.
Nobody was allowed to leave the building until the police arrived there.
Sarah helped her daughter stand up from the slippery marble floor tiles.
She checked Lily's yellow dress to make sure she was not hurt.
Mr. Moreto walked over to Sarah and put a hand on her shoulder.
Mr. Moreto: You and your daughter are safe here with me.
He apologized to Sarah for feeling angry just a few moments before.
Lily pointed her small finger toward the side door near the kitchen.
Lily: The man had a dark coat and a black hat on.
The head of security ran to inspect the security cameras in the office.
Mr. Moreto stayed right beside his little boy Tommy on the couch.
Tommy was confused but felt safe near his loving, protective father.
The police sirens echoed outside as bright red lights flashed on walls.
Two tall police officers walked into the grand ballroom with notepad folders.
They looked at the green poison puddle and took photos for evidence.
An officer carefully took a sample of the green liquid into glass.
He confirmed that it was a dangerous substance bought illegally from far away.
Mr. Moreto felt his fists tighten in rage at the evil attempt.
He promised himself that he would find whoever planned this horrible crime.
The security guard came running back out with a printed video frame.
The picture showed a man pouring liquid into the cake earlier today.
Mr. Moreto looked at the face on the paper and gasped loudly.
He recognized the man instantly as his bitter business partner Arthur.
Arthur had been angry about money and a lost corporate legal fight.
He wanted to hurt Mr. Moreto where it hurt the absolute most.
Mr. Moreto showed the police the clear picture of his business rival.
The officers immediately called their dispatch center to locate the suspect's car.