The room felt completely ice cold despite the bright afternoon daylight streaming through windows.
Marcus dropped his gold watch onto the marble floor with a loud metallic ring.
Richard: A paralyzing agent, Marcus?
Richard: You gave me a poison that took away my ability to stand up?
Marcus: I had nothing to do with his prescription choices, Richard!
Doctor Evans: That is a complete lie!
Doctor Evans pointed his finger directly at Marcus with a trembling red hand.
Doctor Evans: He paid me fifty thousand dollars every month to keep you paralyzed!
Marcus: Shut your mouth right now, Evans!
Doctor Evans: He showed me the fake will he drafted for your estate!
Doctor Evans: He was going to take full control of the entire real estate empire!
The guests gasped loudly as Marcus took two quick steps backward toward the stairs.
Two security guards moved instantly and grabbed Marcus firmly by both arms.
Marcus: Let go of me right now!
Marcus: I am the acting CEO of this company!
Richard: You are nothing but a thief who targeted his own flesh and blood.
Lily hid behind her father's wheelchair, holding onto the leather wheel tightly.
Lily: Daddy, why is Uncle Marcus yelling at you?
Richard: Uncle Marcus is going away for a very long time, sweetheart.
Police sirens began to wail loudly outside in the long curved driveway of the estate.
Red and blue lights flashed brightly against the white marble walls inside the mansion hall.
Four police officers stepped through the main entrance with their badges displayed clearly.
Police Officer: We received a call regarding an illegal poisoning case at this address.
Richard: Officer, arrest these two men for fraud, poisoning, and conspiracy right now.
Arthur handed the lab report and the clear plastic bag directly to the chief officer.
Doctor Evans collapsed onto his knees with his hands held up in total surrender.
Doctor Evans: I will cooperate fully with the state prosecutor against Marcus Miller!
Marcus: You cannot prove anything in a court of law without full evidence!
Police Officer: Put your hands behind your back, Mr. Miller.
The officers placed cold metal handcuffs onto Marcus's wrists with a loud double click.
They led both men out the front double doors in front of every single guest.
Richard took a long deep breath as the heavy heavy door shut tight once again.
He looked down at his tiny daughter who was still holding her soapy water towel.
Richard: You saved my life today, Lily.