Police Officer: Let me see the phone, sir.
Julian handed his smartphone to the lead officer. The second officer stood near the doorway, keeping a close eye on Alexis and Eleanor, who were standing near the banister.
Alexis: Officer, you can't just take his word for it! He's married to her! They're trying to push my mother and me out of the family business!
Police Officer: Quiet down, ma'am. Let me review the footage.
The foyer fell completely silent except for the faint sound of the video playing from Julian's phone speakers. Alexis's shrill voice rang out clear as day: "You don't belong here anymore!" followed by the loud, undeniable sound of a hard push and Maya's terrified scream.
Police Officer: Ma'am, that's more than enough evidence. Turn around and put your hands behind your back.
Alexis: What?! No! You're arresting ME?!
Police Officer: You are under arrest for felony assault, reckless endangerment, and attempted murder of an unborn child.
Alexis: Attempted murder?! Are you out of your mind?! I just shoved her!
Police Officer: You shoved a heavily pregnant woman down a grand staircase, ma'am. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
The officer pulled Alexis's arms behind her back, the cold metal handcuffs clicking loudly around her wrists. Alexis began to thrash and scream, her golden sequined dress catching on the officer's uniform.
Alexis: Mom! Do something! Call our divorce lawyer! Call the family attorney!
Eleanor: Officer, please! She didn't mean it! She's just a girl, she lost her temper!
Police Officer: Ma'am, step back. If you interfere with an arrest, you will be placed in handcuffs as well.
Eleanor: Julian! Tell them to stop! You're ruining your sister's life!
Julian: She's not my sister, Eleanor. She's your spoiled daughter who thought she could hurt my family without consequences. And as for you, expect a subpoena from my legal team by tomorrow morning.
Eleanor: A subpoena for what?! I didn't push anyone!
Julian: For accessory to assault, failure to render aid, and breach of fiduciary duty regarding the trust fund. You're done living off my father's legacy, Eleanor.
Alexis: Julian, please! Don't let them take me to jail! I'm sorry! I'm sorry, okay?!
Julian: Save your apology for the judge.
The officers led a weeping, screaming Alexis out the front doors of the estate, leaving Eleanor standing alone in the grand foyer as the party guests watched from the hallways in utter shock and disgust.
Julian: Clear this house out, security. The party is over.
Julian turned and ran toward the ambulance, his heart in his throat as the doors were pulled shut behind Maya.