The main police officer pulled out a pair of shiny steel handcuffs from his leather belt utility strap.
Valeria took two fast steps back, her expensive silk dress dragging across the dirty floor tiles.
Valeria: Keep your filthy hands off me! Do you have any idea who I am in this town?
Officer: You have the right to remain silent, ma'am, turn around and place your hands behind your back.
The guests pulled out their phones and took dozens of clear photos as the handcuffs clicked loudly shut.
Valeria's carefully styled hair fell into her eyes as the officer guided her arms behind her dress.
She turned her head to glare at Elena with pure hatred burning deep inside her cold blue eyes.
Valeria: You destroyed my entire life! You are nothing but a common intruder in this house!
Elena: I never wanted to destroy you, Mrs. Vance, you brought this upon yourself through your greed.
Daniel stood firm beside his wife, placing a protective arm around her slender waist as she stood up.
Daniel: Take her away, officer, we will provide all the camera surveillance footage from tonight's event.
The two police officers escorted the weeping former socialite down the wide marble hallway toward the entrance.
The heavy oak doors slammed shut behind them, leaving the grand mansion foyer in complete, dead silence.
The remaining party guests looked awkwardly at one another, not knowing whether to stay or leave immediately.
Daniel turned toward the crowd of wealthy city leaders and spoke with a calm, commanding voice.
Daniel: The party is over tonight, everyone please leave my property through the front gate now.
The lawyers and business executives gathered their coats quickly and exited the house without saying a word.
Within ten minutes, the massive house was quiet, except for the soft sound of rain hitting the windows.
Daniel led Elena into the warm sitting room and helped her sit down on a soft velvet couch.
He wrapped a wool blanket around her legs and knelt down on the rug beside her knees.
Daniel: Are you feeling okay, my love? Does your stomach hurt at all after what happened?
Elena: The baby is kicking gently now... I think we are both going to be fine, Daniel.
Daniel placed his warm palm softly against her belly and closed his eyes with immense relief.
A small tear ran down his cheek as he felt the tiny movement of his unborn child beneath his hand.
Daniel: I promise you that no one will ever harm you or our baby ever again in this life.
Elena: I knew you would come for me, Daniel, I never lost faith in you for a second.
He leaned up and kissed her lips gently, wiping away the remaining tear tracks from her cheeks.
They sat together in the peaceful room, knowing that the dark cloud over their lives was finally gone.