The man in the grey shirt stood up tall and straight.
He reached into his back pocket with a smooth and slow motion.
He pulled out a silver police shield and held it up high.
The bright pool lights flashed off the polished metal badge brightly.
Detective Vance: I am not her boss, Elena.
Elena gasped loudly as her jaw dropped in complete and total shock.
Detective Vance: I am a detective with the state police unit.
The crowd of party guests let out a collective gasp of shock.
Elena stepped backward quickly, but Vance reached out his strong hand.
He grabbed her wrist firmly before she could turn around and run.
Detective Vance: You are under arrest for fraud and destruction of records.
Elena: You cannot touch me, this is my home!
Detective Vance: Arthur Sterling hired me two days ago to investigate you.
Arthur Sterling stepped out from behind the crowd of gathered guests.
He looked at his new wife with deep sorrow and quiet anger.
Arthur Sterling: I knew you were trying to steal my family trust, Elena.
Arthur Sterling: That is why I asked Detective Vance to watch you closely.
Elena tried to pull her arm away from the detective's grip.
Elena: He is lying, Arthur, I loved you from the start!
Detective Vance: We have hidden lapel cameras recording this whole evening.
Vance pointed to a tiny lens on his plain grey collar shirt.
Detective Vance: The video clearly shows you throwing the bundle yourself.
Elena's face went completely pale as her scheme crumbled apart completely.
She looked around the yard, but no one moved to help her.
Maya slowly wiped her wet face and took a deep breath.
She finally felt safe for the first time all night long.