Two local police officers walked into the grand marble foyer with steady official steps.
The lead officer named Detective Miller held a dark leather notepad in his right hand.
Arthur greeted the officers near the central fountain pool in the middle of the foyer floor.
Detective Miller: Good afternoon Mr. Vance, we received your attorney's urgent call regarding child endangerment.
Arthur: Thank you for coming so quickly officers.
Thomas: Here is the flash drive containing the raw high-definition video files from our cameras.
Detective Miller took the small drive and plugged it into his portable police tablet device.
He watched the balcony scene play out with a stern, focused expression across his face.
Detective Miller: This video clearly demonstrates reckless endangerment of a minor child.
Arthur: She threatened my daughter's safety while trying to secure personal leverage over my estate.
Just then, Victoria walked down the grand marble staircase accompanied by the security guard.
She was holding a small leather handbag and wearing large black sunglasses over her eyes.
Victoria: Officers, I am glad you are here to protect me from these false accusations!
Detective Miller: Mrs. Vance, we have just reviewed the high-definition security camera recording.
Victoria stopped on the fifth step and held onto the polished wooden handrail tightly.
Victoria: That video does not show the full context of what happened up there!
Detective Miller: The video shows enough for us to detain you for questioning at the station.
Victoria: You cannot arrest me! Do you know who my family connections are in this city?
Detective Miller: The law applies equally to everyone regardless of family connections or wealth ma'am.
The second officer stepped up the stairs and placed dark metal handcuffs onto Victoria's wrists.
Victoria gasped in total shock as the cold metal clicked firmly around her white wrists.
Victoria: Arthur! Tell them to stop this ridiculous mistake right now!
Arthur: You brought this consequence entirely upon yourself when you touched my daughter.
Victoria: I will sue you for every single penny you possess in your bank accounts!
Thomas: Good luck with that Mrs. Vance, considering your signed prenup clauses.
The officers guided Victoria down the remaining marble stairs toward the heavy front exit doors.
Victoria shouted angry curses and threats until the doors clicked shut completely behind her.
The grand foyer suddenly returned to a quiet, peaceful state of absolute silence and security.
Arthur sat down on the marble bench and held Lily tightly in his warm arms.