Christopher walked upstairs slowly with Mark right behind him while Victoria followed them screaming hysterically.
They entered the master bedroom where a golden jewelry box sat on top of the vanity desk.
Christopher reached out and opened the heavy brass lock with his own small master key.
Inside the velvet drawer lay a clear glass vial identical to the one Sarah handed him earlier.
Beside the vial was an unsigned document titled Last Will and Testament for his entire estate.
The document left all of Christopher's land, house, and fortune directly to Victoria upon death.
Christopher's heart broke into a thousand pieces as he read through the typed papers in silence.
He realized that his entire marriage had been built on deliberate lies and cruel greed.
Christopher: You planned to take everything I earned over thirty years of hard work.
Victoria: You never truly loved me, Christopher!
Victoria: You only wanted a young wife to display at your fancy dinner parties!
Christopher: I gave you my respect, my home, and my total trust every single day.
The loud sound of police sirens cut through the quiet neighborhood outside the iron gates.
Two uniformed officers walked briskly into the grand foyer after Mark opened the front door.
They walked up the wide marble staircase with their hands resting near their thick leather belts.
Christopher stepped out into the hallway to meet the lead police officer with cold composure.
Christopher: Officer, my wife attempted to put a dangerous substance into my morning drink.
Christopher: We have the vial and a second bottle found inside her locked vanity desk.
The officer inspected the glass container carefully before looking over at the frantic young woman.
Police Officer: Ma'am, you need to step away from the desk and keep your hands visible.
Victoria tried to rush toward the back balcony door to escape down the iron stairs.
Mark stepped in front of the door quickly and blocked her path with his broad shoulders.
The female officer grabbed Victoria's wrists firmly and placed silver handcuffs around her thin arms.
Victoria: Let go of me right now!
Victoria: You have no right to touch me in my own private house!
Police Officer: You are under arrest for attempted harm and pending investigation, ma'am.