The sound of police sirens echoed down the long suburban street outside.
Two city police cruisers pulled up directly to the front steps of the mansion.
Four uniformed officers walked into the foyer with their hands near their belts.
Officer Davis: Sir, we received a report of child endangerment.
Alexander: Yes, officer. My wife has been abusing my young daughter.
Alexander handed his phone to the lead officer with the video footage playing.
The officer watched the clear recording of Victoria forcing Lily to work.
His expression turned stern as he looked over at the restrained woman.
Officer Davis: Victoria Vance, you are under arrest for child cruelty.
Victoria: This is ridiculous! I am a member of the city board!
Officer Davis: You have the right to remain silent.
Another officer pulled Victoria's hands behind her back and placed metal handcuffs on her wrists.
The cold steel clicked loudly in the quiet, glass-strewn hallway.
Victoria looked back at Alexander with tears of anger in her eyes.
Victoria: You will lose half your net worth in the divorce court!
Alexander: You signed a strict prenup that voids everything in cases of felony crime.
Alexander: You will not get a single dime of my inheritance or estate.
Victoria's jaw dropped as she realized she had lost all her wealth and status.
The officers led her out the front doors toward the waiting police car.
The neighborhood neighbors watched from their lawns as Victoria was placed in the back seat.
Alexander turned away from the door and knelt down beside his daughter again.
He carefully brushed the loose hairs away from her small forehead.
Alexander: She will never hurt you or touch you ever again, Lily.
Lily: Is she really gone forever, Daddy?
Alexander: Yes, sweetie. Forever.
Alexander picked Lily up in his arms and held her close to his heart.
He walked her away from the broken glass and into the bright, warm living room.