The lead police officer stepped out of his cruiser with his hand on his holster.
Officer: Everyone stay right where you are and put your hands up!
Elena dropped to her knees while keeping her arms around the children safely.
Elena: Officer, help us! These people locked these young kids inside a wall!
Arthur smoothed down his suit jacket and put on a calm professional face.
Arthur: Officer, this housekeeper has suffered a mental breakdown today.
Arthur: She is trespassing on private property with family relatives.
Leo: He is lying! He kept us in a small dark room behind a picture!
The second officer noticed the small rope marks on the children's wrists.
He walked over quickly and knelt beside Elena and the crying children.
Officer: Ma'am, are these children injured in any way?
Elena: They need medical attention and protective services immediately.
Victoria tried to slip back inside the side door of the mansion quietly.
The lead officer called out firmly, stopping her right in her tracks.
Officer: Ma'am, stay where you are, do not move inside!
More police vehicles pulled into the grand estate driveway with sirens flashing.
A team of investigators stepped out to secure the main hallway inside.
They located the open painting mechanism and took detailed crime scene photos.
Arthur Vance realized his immense wealth could not save him this time.
The lead officer stepped up to Arthur and placed him in heavy handcuffs.
Officer: Arthur Vance, you are under arrest for child endangerment and kidnapping.
Victoria began weeping uncontrollably as female officers handcuffed her as well.
Victoria: This is a massive mistake, call my legal defense lawyer!
Elena wrapped soft yellow blankets around Leo and Maya inside the ambulance.