The police officers led Victor out of the grand mansion in metal handcuffs.
Elena was also taken away in a separate patrol car for her involvement.
The guests slowly left the house while talking about the dramatic afternoon events.
Julian carried Clara to a comfortable armchair near the warm marble fireplace.
He wrapped a warm blanket around her shoulders to help her stop shaking.
Julian: I am so sorry I did not search the house sooner, Clara.
Clara: I thought I was never going to see you or Lily again.
Lily: I heard you tapping on the floor with a spoon, Mommy!
Clara smiled through her fresh tears and kissed her little girl's soft forehead.
She explained how she had found a metal spoon in the basement room.
She used it to hit the wooden ceiling whenever she heard footsteps overhead.
Clara: Victor tricked me into stepping into the wine cellar three days ago.
Julian: He pushed you down into the hidden chamber and locked the latch.
Clara: Yes, and then he threatened to hurt Elena if she told anyone.
Julian shook his head in anger as he thought about his brother's actions.
He realized that Victor had planned this crime for a very long time.
The hidden room had been built many years ago by previous mansion owners.
Nobody in the family used that lower space except for old furniture storage.
Julian: Tomorrow I am hiring workers to seal that hatch forever with concrete.
Clara: I never want to see that wooden door again in my life.
A doctor arrived at the mansion to check on Clara's physical health condition.
He examined her carefully and confirmed she was mostly suffering from fear and dehydration.
Doctor: She needs rest and good meals for the next few days, sir.
Julian: I will make sure she gets everything she needs to recover completely.
Lily sat beside her mother on the plush armchair and held her hand.
The young girl felt proud that she had listened to her small gut feeling.
Lily: Nobody believed me when I said I heard you calling out.
Clara: You were brave enough to pick up that hammer, my hero.
Julian looked down at his brave little daughter with deep fatherly pride.
He realized that his daughter's love had saved the entire family from disaster.