Police Officer: Ma'am, step away from the victim immediately! Move back!
Victoria: I am the owner of this mansion! You cannot command me in my own home!
Police Officer: Step back right now, ma'am, or I will place you in handcuffs for interfering with emergency medical personnel!
The paramedics carefully lifted Clara onto the stretcher, securing her straps while checking her vitals[cite: 1]. Clara groaned in agony, her face pale, but her eyes remained locked on Victoria[cite: 1].
Paramedic: Her blood pressure is dangerously high, and she's showing signs of trauma. We need to transport her to Saint Jude Memorial Hospital immediately!
Clara: Please... check the baby... is my baby okay?
Paramedic: We are doing everything we can, Clara. Just try to breathe slowly. Keep calm.
Mark: Clara! I'm here!
Clara's attorney, Mark, rushed through the open front doors carrying a leather briefcase, pushing his way past the police tape[cite: 1].
Victoria: Who invited you into my private property?! Get out!
Mark: I am Clara's legal representative, Victoria. And as the court-appointed executor of her late father's original trust, I have full authority to be here.
Evelyn: The original trust was superseded! Victoria holds the updated power of attorney!
Mark: That updated document is currently under federal investigation for fraud and forgery, Evelyn. And after what happened here tonight, you both are facing aggravated assault and attempted murder charges.
Victoria: This is a lie! She tripped on her own feet! She's trying to frame me so she can steal the corporate shares!
Mark: Officer, my client was wearing a hidden lapel microphone connected directly to a cloud server during her visit. The audio recording includes the conversation, the physical shove, and Victoria's admissions right after the fall.
Police Officer: Is this true, sir?
Mark: I have the digital timestamp right here on my tablet. You can hear Victoria shouting, 'You don't belong here anymore,' followed by the sound of the fall and Evelyn confirming they saw it happen without calling for help.
Victoria's face drained of all color[cite: 1]. She stumbled back against the grand staircase railing, clutching her silver dress[cite: 1].
Evelyn: Victoria... you said there were no cameras in the foyer!
Victoria: Shut up, Evelyn! Don't say another word!
Police Officer: Victoria Vance, you are under arrest for felony assault causing serious bodily injury. You have the right to remain silent.
Victoria: Don't touch me! Do you know who my family is?! My husband was the chairman of Vance Global Enterprises!
Police Officer: Put your hands behind your back, ma'am. Right now.
The officers grabbed Victoria's wrists, pulling her hands behind her back and snapping the steel handcuffs around her wrists[cite: 1]. She began screaming hysterically as she was led toward the front door[cite: 1].
Victoria: Evelyn! Call our corporate lawyer! Call the board! Stop them!
Evelyn: I... I don't know what to do! My heart... my chest feels tight!
Police Officer: Ma'am, stay where you are. An officer will be staying behind to secure this scene as a crime site.
As the paramedics wheeled Clara out to the flashing ambulance, Mark walked alongside the gurney, gripping her hand tightly[cite: 1].
Mark: Hang in there, Clara. The police have the recording. She isn't getting away with this.
Clara: Save... save my baby, Mark... that's all that matters...