Three days later, Victoria returned to the Sterling mansion accompanied by a stern lawyer wearing a expensive gray suit.
She strutted through the front entrance with an arrogant posture, holding her chin high despite the ongoing legal trouble.
David met them in the central foyer, standing firm alongside his chief corporate legal counselor, Arthur Vance.
Elena stood near the top of the stairs, watching the confrontation carefully to ensure Maya remained safe upstairs.
Victoria: I am here to collect my personal belongings and discuss my financial spousal support rights, David.
Arthur: Mrs. Sterling, you have no right to any financial support based on the terms of your signed prenuptial agreement.
Victoria's Lawyer: That prenuptial agreement is invalid if my client was pushed into leaving under false physical threats!
David: I have full video evidence of your client deliberately dropping my young daughter from the second-floor ledge!
Victoria laughed cold and loud, folding her arms across her chest with a look of supreme confidence.
Victoria: That video proves nothing! It merely shows a mother losing her grip on an unruly, wild child!
Elena: You grabbed her by her arm and pushed her forward on purpose, Victoria!
Victoria looked up toward the balcony, her eyes flashing with intense hatred as she spotted Elena watching her.
Victoria: Stay out of this, you worthless maid! Your testimony means absolutely nothing in a court of law!
Arthur: Actually, her testimony as a direct eye-witness is completely vital to the state prosecutor's pending criminal case.
Victoria's lawyer turned his head quickly toward his client, his professional expression instantly shifting to deep concern.
Victoria's Lawyer: Victoria, you did not mention that the state prosecutor was already reviewing the event details.
Victoria: Because it is all a bluff! David is just using his wealth to intimidate us!
David: It is not a bluff. The police department has already issued a formal warrant for your immediate arrest.
The grand front doors swung open once again, and two uniform police officers walked calmly into the bright room.
Victoria backed away in shock, her high heels squeaking against the polished floor as the officers approached her.
Police Officer: Victoria Sterling, you are under arrest for felony child endangerment and attempted assault.
Victoria: Get your hands off me! Do you have any idea who my family is?
Police Officer: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you.