Marcus walked over to the security console mounted near the front door.
Elena watched him with sudden panic spreading across her pale face.
She stepped forward quickly to intercept him before he touched the screen.
Elena: Marcus, please, there is no need to make a big deal!
Marcus: I installed new high-definition security cameras upstairs last week.
Elena stopped dead in her tracks when she heard his words.
She had not realized the new camera system was already fully active.
Marcus tapped the wall screen and selected the second-floor hallway feed.
The video clearly showed Elena grabbing the vase forcefully from Margarethe.
It showed her looking directly down over the ledge before letting go.
The footage left no room for doubt or second explanations.
Marcus stared at the video display with absolute disappointment and disgust.
Marcus: You did it deliberately, just as Margarethe said.
Elena: Marcus, listen to me, I can explain everything!
Marcus: You tried to frame an innocent woman and destroy my family history.
Elena: She disrespected me earlier today when we were alone!
Margarethe: I only asked if you needed help with the mail, ma'am.
Marcus turned around and pointed his finger directly toward the open doors.
Marcus: Pack your personal belongings and leave this house right now.
Elena: You cannot kick me out over a glass vase!
Marcus: It was never about the glass, it was about your malicious heart.
Elena took a step back as Marcus called the security team upstairs.
Her confident expression completely collapsed into utter defeat and embarrassment.