Arthur looked up at the black dome camera mounted on the high ceiling.
He had forgotten that the system recorded every angle of the main hall continuous daylight hours.
He reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out his smartphone.
His fingers moved quickly across the screen as he pulled up the live footage feed.
The two police officers stepped closer to watch the video display over his shoulder.
Arthur brought up the playback from just five minutes ago.
The video clearly showed Toby walking peacefully down the upper landing.
It showed Victoria deliberately stepping into his path and sticking out her foot.
It showed her giving the child a firm push right down the steep stairs.
The video also showed Elena sprinting across the room to make the life-saving catch.
Arthur stared at the phone screen as his body shook with fury.
The truth was undeniable and recorded in crystal clear detail.
He slowly looked up from his phone toward Victoria.
Victoria backed away slowly toward the front entrance doors.
Victoria: Arthur, please, let me explain!
Victoria: It was a huge mistake, I didn't mean to!
Arthur stood up to his full height, his eyes filled with pure rage.
He stepped across the marble floor toward the woman he had married.
Arthur: You tried to hurt my only son!
He stepped forward and delivered a firm, furious slap across her face.
Victoria gasped in total shock as she was pushed back.
Arthur: You monster!
He grabbed her wrist before she could attempt to run outside.
Arthur: You thought you could take everything from us!
He slapped her across the cheek a second time, shattering her fake composure entirely.
The officers immediately stepped between them to handle the situation legally.
They grabbed Victoria's arms and pulled them firmly behind her back.
The sharp click of metallic handcuffs echoed through the marble hallway.
Arthur: You are leaving this house in handcuffs for life!