The photo showed a smiling young woman holding a tiny baby near a grand lake house.
Beside her stood a middle-aged man holding a silver pocket watch with an engraved crest.
Clara recognized that crest because it belonged to the wealthy Vance estate.
She looked up from the picture and stared directly at Richard Vance.
Clara: Richard, this is your late father's property in Maine.
Clara: And this woman is your missing sister, Sarah!
Richard clenched his fists until his knuckles turned completely pale.
Richard: That picture is a total fake!
Richard: Sarah died ten years ago in a house fire!
Leo: My mom is not dead!
Leo: Her name is Sarah and she talks about grandfather every night!
The entire patio grew deathly silent as guests listened to every single word.
Clara stood up slowly while keeping a protective hand on Leo's shoulder.
Clara: Ten years ago, your father left his entire estate to Sarah in his will.
Clara: You claimed she perished, so you took control of his millions.
Richard: Watch your mouth, lawyer!
Richard: You have no proof of anything you are saying right now!
Leo reached into his deep pocket and pulled out a heavy metal object.
It was an antique silver pocket watch with the exact same crest on its cover.
Leo: My mom gave me this before she ran out the back door!
Leo: She told me to show it to the police if she got caught!
Richard stared at the silver watch as if he had seen a terrifying ghost.
His hands started to tremble as he reached toward his suit pocket.
Richard: Give me that watch right now, kid!
Clara: Do not move a step closer, Richard!
Clara: Everyone here is watching you threaten an innocent child.
Richard took a deep breath and backed up toward his dining table.
He pulled out his smartphone and quickly tapped on the dark screen.
Richard: I am calling my personal security manager right now.
Richard: This boy is trespassing and stealing property!
Clara pulled her own phone out from her leather purse without hesitation.
Clara: I am calling the Dallas Police Department headquarters immediately.
Clara: We are going to report a kidnapping and fraud right here.
Leo looked up at Clara with giant hopeful eyes filled with fresh tears.
Leo: Will you help me find my mom, lady?
Leo: I am really scared she is hurt.
Clara: I promise you, Leo.
Clara: I will not rest until your mother is completely safe.