Two uniformed police officers walked briskly up the grand marble staircase of the house.
They entered the upper hallway where Evelyn pointed them directly toward the private study.
The officers entered the office with their hands resting on their black leather belts.
Police Officer: We received a call regarding an ongoing grand theft and financial fraud.
Julian pointed directly at the mahogany desk covered in open folders and legal documents.
Julian: The live video feed was sent directly to your precinct ten minutes ago.
The lead officer nodded his head firmly as he pulled out two pairs of handcuffs.
Police Officer: We reviewed the video evidence on our way over here, sir.
The officers moved quickly, turning Richard around and securing his hands behind his back.
Richard yelled in anger as the metal cuffs snapped tightly around his thick wrists.
Richard: You can't do this to me! I own this entire estate and business!
Police Officer: You have the right to remain silent, Mr. Sterling. Use that right now.
The second officer handcuffed Chloe while she sobbed loudly and tried to pull away.
Her expensive veil fell off her head and landed flat on the hardwood floor.
Chloe: Julian, please! I was forced into this by your father! You have to help me!
Julian looked down at her with complete indifference in his cold brown eyes.
Julian: You made your choice, Chloe. Now you have to face the consequences.
The officers led the two suspects out of the study and down the grand hallway.
All the wedding guests in the courtyard below watched in stunned silence as they passed.
The news of the betrayal spread across the crowd like a fast, unstoppable wildfire.
Caterers stopped serving drinks as guests pulled out their phones to record the scene.
Richard and Chloe were placed into the back of two separate police cruiser cars.
The cars drove down the long driveway, their red lights fading into the afternoon sun.
Evelyn walked up to her grandson and gently placed her hand on his forearm.
Grandma Evelyn: What will you do now with the wedding and the business, Julian?
Julian: I am going to run the company the way Grandfather wanted me to.
Evelyn smiled softly through her tears as she squeezed her grandson's strong hand tightly.