Sirens echoed in the distance, growing louder as police cars approached.
Victoria stood frozen near the US flag, her face devoid of color.
Julian stood shoulder to shoulder with Elena, holding their baby girl close.
Julian: We are going to make everything right for your mother, Elena.
Elena: That is all I ever wanted for her memory, Julian.
Two police officers in black uniforms entered the grand marble foyer below.
Their heavy boots clicked sharply on the polished stone floor as they moved.
They climbed the grand staircase quickly, led up by estate security guards.
Officer: We received a distress call regarding financial fraud and document theft.
Arthur stepped forward and handed the certified legal files to the officer.
Arthur: These are the official evidence documents regarding the illegal concealment.
Victoria tried to walk past the officers toward her master suite bedrooms.
Officer: Ma'am, please step back and remain where you are right now.
Victoria: Get your hands off me, I am the owner of this estate!
The lead officer stepped in front of Victoria, blocking her path completely.
Officer: Victoria Bennett, you are under arrest for grand fraud and concealment.
The officer turned Victoria around and placed metal handcuffs onto her wrists.
The sharp click of the handcuffs echoed loud in the high hall.
Victoria: Julian, tell these officers to release me right now this instance!
Julian looked at his mother with a sad but firm expression on his face.
Julian: You brought this upon yourself by choosing greed over family, Mother.
Victoria struggled against the officers' hold as they guided her down stairs.
Victoria: You will regret this day for the rest of your life, Julian!
Elena: May you find peace with the truth while serving your sentence.
The officers led Victoria down the grand marble stairs out the front doors.
The heavy wooden front doors clicked shut behind them with finality.
A deep quiet returned to the bright high-key white luxury mansion hall.