The click of steel handcuffs echoed clearly throughout the high ceilinged living room.
The police officers escorted Evelyn out through the massive double doors of the house.
She kept her head down low as news reporters began arriving outside the front gates.
Vincent took a deep breath of clean air and turned around to look at Lily.
The brave little girl stood near the dark table holding a small drawing pad tight.
She had drawn a simple picture of her father smiling under a warm bright sun.
Vincent walked over and knelt down on the cold marble floor directly in front of her.
Vincent: You saved my life today, Lily. You were so incredibly brave and smart.
Lily smiled softly and wrapped her small arms around her father broad neck tightly.
She used her fingers to sign the words for I love you very much.
Vincent pulled her close and felt tears of pure relief warm his own eyes.
Marcus walked back into the room holding a tablet computer connected to corporate headquarters.
Marcus: The board meeting is starting in thirty minutes over an encrypted video conference.
Marcus: We need to inform your partners that the hostile takeover attempt is completely dead.
Vincent stood up and wiped his face while adjusting his professional dark navy suit.
Vincent: Tell them I will be leading the corporate meeting directly from my home desk.
He walked over to his private office desk and powered up his main computer screen.
Within moments, the video feeds of twelve senior corporate board members appeared on screen.
They looked surprised and nervous to see Vincent looking strong, focused, and completely calm.
Vincent: Good afternoon, gentlemen. I am calling to finalize our corporate expansion deal today.
Vincent: Any attempt to alter my voting rights or trust will result in instant termination.
The board members nodded rapidly in complete agreement without daring to raise any objections.
They realized instantly that Vincent was still in total control of his financial empire.
After the brief meeting concluded successfully, Vincent shut down his high powered computer.
He looked around his grand office and realized that true security came from family love.
He pulled out his corporate phone and called his lead family law divorce attorney.
Vincent: I want full divorce papers and emergency protective orders drafted before evening comes.
Vincent: Strip all access to my trust fund and remove her name from all deeds.
Lawyer: We will handle everything immediately, Mr. Sterling. She will get absolutely nothing.