Evelyn let out a sharp cry of frustration and stomped her foot on the stone.
She turned around and tried to rush toward the front door to escape the situation.
However, two local police officers who were patrolling nearby arrived at the gate quickly.
Marcus had already flagged down the security guard at the front gate via his phone app.
The front doors opened wide, and two uniform officers stepped into the bright foyer.
Marcus walked forward and presented his daughter's clear video recording to the officers.
He also handed over a folder of financial statements he had quietly gathered that morning.
Officer Miller: Mr. Carter, we received your alert regarding domestic fraud and damage.
Marcus: This woman intentionally damaged private property and tried to frame my staff member.
Evelyn: This is a simple private disagreement between a couple, officer!
Officer Miller: Ma'am, the video footage clearly shows deliberate reckless endangerment and damage.
The officers moved forward calmly and escorted Evelyn toward the open glass front door.
Evelyn shouted angry words as she was led down the stone front steps outside.
Her bright yellow dress caught the sunlight as she was placed inside the police cruiser.
The heavy front doors of the grand mansion closed with a firm and quiet click.
A deep sense of peace immediately returned to the giant sunlit marble hallway.
Marcus turned around and walked over to where Chloe was standing with young Lily.
He looked at the painful red scratch on Chloe's arm and felt deep regret inside.
He realized how close he had come to making a terrible mistake by doubting her.
Marcus: Chloe, I am deeply sorry for not believing your words immediately earlier.
Chloe: It is alright, Mr. Carter, I know how much that carriage means to you.
Marcus: You risked getting hurt to save a memory of my late grandmother today.
Lily: Chloe is the best, Daddy, she always takes care of us!
Marcus smiled warmly at his small daughter and placed a hand on Chloe's shoulder.
He knew that simple verbal apologies were not enough for what Chloe had endured.
He made a quiet decision right then to change things in his household for good.