Security guards in black suits moved quickly to secure the mansion exits.
The guests looked around at each other with sudden distrust and fear.
Mr. Moretti walked over to his head security officer near the front door.
Mr. Moretti: Check all security camera footage recorded over the last twenty minutes.
Guard: Yes, sir, we are pulling up the video feeds right now.
Lily stood beside her mother, holding onto Maria's white uniform skirt apron.
The little girl looked around the room filled with nervous adults.
Her bright eyes landed on a man standing near the tall glass windows.
The man wore a fine grey suit and kept adjusting his leather watch strap.
He was sweating heavily despite the cool air conditioning inside the room.
Lily: Mommy, that is the man who touched Ethan's sweet plate!
She pointed her finger directly at Mr. Moretti's senior business partner, Arthur.
Arthur froze on the spot, his pale face turning completely ghost white.
Arthur: That is ridiculous! You cannot trust the words of a tiny child!
Mr. Moretti: Arthur, why are you shaking so much right now?
Arthur: I am just shocked by this horrible attempt on Ethan, Julian!
The head security guard walked back into the room holding a tablet device.
Guard: Sir, we found the camera angle near the main food table.
The video clearly showed Arthur leaning over the cake while everyone turned away.
He had pulled a tiny glass bottle from his coat and sprinkled powder.
Arthur backed away toward the window, realizing his evil scheme had failed.
The guards moved in quickly, grabbing Arthur's arms before he could run.