Evelyn gasped loudly as the sound of distant police sirens began to echo outside.
Her calm facade broke down entirely as panic overtook her entire body.
Evelyn: Mark, please call them off right now, we can talk about this!
Mark: There is nothing left for us to discuss, Evelyn.
Evelyn: I did it for us, I was trying to protect our financial future!
Mark: Stealing millions from my family trust is not protecting our future.
Mark: And abusing the people who keep this home running is completely unforgivable.
He released her wrist and stepped back toward the framed American flag.
Evelyn stumbled slightly on her high heels before catching her balance on the wall.
She looked around the massive hallway like a trapped animal searching for an exit.
The heavy iron gates outside groaned loudly as they automatically swung open.
Two black and white police cruisers pulled smoothly up the long paved driveway.
Evelyn turned back toward Mark, her eyes wide with total desperation.
Evelyn: You cannot let them take me out of here in front of everyone!
Evelyn: Think about our reputation in this luxury neighborhood!
Mark: You destroyed our reputation the moment you treated good people like trash.
Victoria stepped forward slightly, holding Sarah's hand for emotional support.
Victoria: Miss Evelyn, I would have kept your secrets if you had shown kindness.
Victoria: But cruelty always comes back to the person who gives it out.
Evelyn glared at Victoria with pure hatred pouring from her eyes.
Evelyn: You are just a servant who wipes my dirty floors every day!
Mark: She is a human being, Evelyn, something you forgot how to be long ago.
The front door handle turned, and two tall officers stepped into the bright foyer.
They looked at the scene with calm, professional expressions on their faces.
Officer: Mrs. Davis, please step away from the hallway and put your hands behind your back.
Evelyn backed away slowly until her spine hit the cool white wall.
Evelyn: Don't touch me, I am the mistress of this entire mansion!