The large wall monitor clicked on with a crisp high-definition image of the balcony landing.
Victoria watched in utter horror as her own actions played back on the bright display screen.
The video clearly showed her grabbing Lily by her tiny arm near the edge of the railing.
It captured her cold harsh expressions right before Arthur rushed up the front stairs.
Thomas: The footage is crystal clear and completely tamper-proof Arthur.
Arthur: This video clip will be delivered directly to the local police department today.
Victoria: Turn that video off right now!
Victoria reached out her hand to grab the remote controller away from Thomas.
Arthur stepped firmly between Victoria and the table to shield his lawyer.
Arthur: Do not touch anything in this room Victoria!
Victoria: You are ruining my life over a tiny misunderstanding between family members!
Arthur: Endangering my innocent child is not a tiny misunderstanding!
Thomas pressed a key on his phone to call the head of estate security guard team.
Within two minutes, two tall uniformed security officers entered the grand living room space.
Security Officer: Is there a problem here Mr. Vance?
Arthur: Please escort Mrs. Vance to her room so she can pack one bag.
Victoria: You cannot treat me like a common criminal in my own residence!
Security Officer: Ma'am, please step away from the gentlemen and follow us upstairs.
Victoria stamped her foot and let out an angry frustrated scream that echoed off the walls.
She glared at Arthur with pure hatred before turning around to head upstairs with security.
Lily snuggled closer into Arthur's neck and let out a gentle sigh of relief.
Arthur: Is the evidence enough to secure a full restraining order Thomas?
Thomas: The video evidence alongside the private banking records guarantees an emergency order today.
Arthur: I want her out of our lives forever before the sun goes down tonight.
Thomas: The judge will sign the temporary protective paperwork within the next hour.
Arthur walked over to the floor glass windows and looked out at the front lawn driveway.
He could see police patrol cars pulling into the long circular driveway near the gates.
The authorities were arriving to review the recorded balcony video footage for formal charges.
Arthur felt a sudden weight lift off his heavy shoulders after weeks of tense suspicion.
He kissed his little daughter on her forehead and whispered words of quiet comfort.
The truth was finally coming out into the bright open daylight where it belonged.