Two security guards came running into the front mansion doors from outside.
They had heard the loud shouting echoing through the high open windows.
They saw Celia resting near the sofa and stopped in total surprise.
Victor looked down over the high balcony and yelled at the men.
Victor: Call an ambulance immediately! Get the doctors here right now!
One of the guards quickly pulled out his phone to dial emergency services.
The second guard ran toward the bottom of the grand stairs.
Victor: Guards, arrest this sick woman right now!
The guard moved up the steps quickly to secure Victoria on the landing.
Victoria tried to pull away, but the guard held her arms firmly.
Victoria: Let go of me! You have no right to lay hands on me!
Victor: Call the police and tell them we have an attempted murder!
Victoria gasped as the reality of her terrible actions hit her mind.
She realized that her comfortable life in the mansion was completely over.
The wealth and status she wanted so badly were gone forever.
Victor turned away from her and ran back down the long stairs.
He dropped down beside Celia and held her cold hand in his palms.
Victor: Stay with me, Celia! Help is on the way right now!
Celia moved her head slightly and let out a soft sound.
Her eyes opened slowly as she looked up into her husband's face.
Celia: Victor... she pushed me...
Victor: I know, sweetie. I know everything now. You are safe.
Tears of relief flowed down Victor's face as he kissed her forehead.
He knew that she was alive and that help was coming fast.
Up on the balcony, Victoria cowered against the wall in shame.
The guard kept his firm grip on her arms while waiting for officers.
The loud sound of police sirens echoed from the long driveway outside.
The game was finally over for the cruel stepmother.