The estate security guards held Evelyn securely while waiting for police sirens outside.
Evelyn wept loudly, trying to pull her arms free from their firm grips.
Evelyn: You are making a massive mistake, Richard, I loved you!
Richard: You loved my money, my house, and my family title.
Richard turned his back on her without showing a single drop of mercy.
He walked down the stairs to check on Maya, who stood beside Elena.
Elena handed Maya her mother's golden locket, which had landed on the rug.
Maya: Look, Daddy, Mommy's locket is completely safe and unhurt.
Richard: I am so glad, my sweet girl, and you are safe too.
Red and blue emergency lights flashed bright against the grand foyer windows.
Two local police officers entered the home with clear, professional urgency.
Richard handed them the smartphone containing the undeniable security video file.
Officer: Sir, this video footage clearly shows intentional child endangerment and assault.
Richard: I want full charges pressed against her to the maximum extent.
The officers walked up the stairs and placed steel handcuffs on Evelyn's wrists.
The bright gold satin dress looked completely out of place against heavy handcuffs.
Evelyn: Please, Richard, talk to me before they take me away!
Richard: You will spend a long time reflecting on this inside prison.
The officers escorted Evelyn out through the heavy double doors into the patrol car.
The door slammed shut, ending her presence inside the mansion forever.
A heavy cloud of fear and tension finally lifted off the family home.