Julian walked over to his large oak desk and pulled open the middle drawer.
He pulled out a set of white paper folders tied with red ribbon strips.
Julian: My late wife left everything in trust directly to our biological son.
Victoria: That trust fund is unfair to me as your legal wedded wife!
Julian: You knew the terms before you put that golden ring on your finger!
Elena noticed a small black recording drive sitting right next to the brass lamp.
She remembered setting up the security camera updates for the hallway lower units.
Elena: Sir, the hall camera near the top stairs was restored yesterday afternoon.
Victoria's face dropped all color as she looked toward the subtle ceiling lens corner.
Victoria: That camera has been broken for months, you stupid girl!
Elena: The technician fixed the connection cables while you were out shopping yesterday.
Julian immediately reached for his computer mouse, waking up the dual glass monitors.
He logged into the internal security app with quick, practiced keyboard strokes.
Victoria tried to reach across the desk to grab the power cord from behind.
Julian moved his arm out, blocking her path with a firm, solid motion.
Julian: Sit back down in that chair right now, Victoria!
The screen flashed to life, displaying the main foyer high-angle footage clearly.
Julian pushed the play button, watching the timeline scroll back fifteen minutes.
The video showed Victoria holding the infant right over the open iron bar space.
It showed her looking left and right before clearly opening both of her hands.
It captured Elena sliding across the marble floor to make the incredible catch.
Julian's hands began to shake as he stared at the clear digital footage.
Julian: You tried to destroy my son for a financial inheritance payout!
Victoria: It was an accident, the camera angle makes it look wrong!
Julian: The video shows everything I need to see to take this to court!
The truth was now laid out clear on the bright blue computer screen.
Victoria backed away toward the open office door, looking for a way out.