The large double doors of the ballroom swung open with a strong force.
The six officers walked straight inside while the party guests stepped back slowly.
Julian was trying to fix his dark hair in a hallway wall mirror.
He turned around quickly when he heard the heavy footsteps approaching his spot.
His face lost all color when he saw the metallic shiny badges today.
Officer: Julian Vance, you are under official arrest for major fraud now.
Julian: This is a mistake, my family owns this entire building complex!
Officer: You have the legal right to remain completely silent right now.
The officer grabbed Julian's arms and pulled them tightly behind his back.
Julian tried to twist away, but the second officer held him steady.
The metal handcuffs clicked loudly as they locked around both his wrists.
All the rich gala guests pulled out their smart phones to take videos.
The investors who were talking with Julian earlier backed away in disgust now.
Julian's father rushed over, but an agent showed him an official document.
Agent: Sir, your firm is under state federal review as of this morning.
Julian: Call our family lawyer right now, Dad! Do not let them do this!
Father: I cannot fix this, Julian. You signed those illegal papers yourself.
Vivian walked back into the room and watched from near the entrance.
She felt no joy watching Julian get led away in cold iron cuffs.
She only felt a calm relief that the dark nightmare was finally over.
Julian looked back at Vivian as the officers pushed him toward doors.
His eyes were filled with anger, but Vivian kept her head high.
She knew she had saved her own future from a terrible lifelong trap.
The crowd cleared a path as the police led Julian out into light.