Elena entered the large wood-paneled study and placed the flash drive on the desk.
Arthur sat behind his massive mahogany desk with his hands folded together.
Clara stood near the tall curtained window with her arms still crossed tight.
Her face looked pale under the bright overhead lights of the quiet office.
Arthur: Plug it into the main monitor, Elena.
Elena plugged the small drive into the side port of the big desktop screen.
A clear video clip immediately popped up in high definition on the display.
The video clearly showed Clara opening the hidden wall safe behind the painting.
It showed her taking out the legal trust folder and tucking it under her arm.
It also showed her taking a small velvet jewelry box from the top shelf.
Arthur leaned forward in his leather chair as his eyes narrowed in quiet fury.
Arthur: That jewelry box contained my late mother's diamond engagement ring.
Arthur: Where is that box right now, Clara?
Clara backed up against the heavy velvet curtains near the glass window frame.
Clara: I was just holding it for safekeeping while the workers were here!
Arthur: The workers left three days ago, Clara.
Elena pointed toward the small side purse Clara had left on the couch.
Elena: The velvet box is in her leather handbag under the silk scarf.
Clara lunged toward the couch to grab her bag before anyone else could touch it.
Arthur stood up quickly from his chair and stepped right into her path.
His tall frame blocked her completely from reaching the leather handbag.
Arthur: Touch that bag and I will have the guards lock you out immediately.
Clara: You signed a prenuptial agreement that guarantees my protection!
Arthur: That agreement is void if you commit grand theft inside this house.
Arthur reached down and picked up the small handbag off the velvet cushion.
He unzipped the top pocket and pulled out the blue velvet jewelry box.
He opened the small latch to reveal the sparkling diamond ring inside.
The ring sparkled brightly under the warm LED lights of the quiet library.
Arthur looked at the ring for a long moment with deep sad eyes.
That ring had belonged to his mother for over forty long years.
He turned his gaze back to Clara with a look of complete disgust.
Arthur: You did not just lie to me, Clara.
Arthur: You tried to steal my family's entire legacy out from under me.
Clara: It was going to be mine eventually anyway!
Arthur: Not anymore it is not.
Elena stood silently near the door, keeping her hands held politely in front.
She knew that the truth had finally broken through all of Clara's lies.
Arthur pulled out his phone again and dialed the local police department directly.
Arthur: I need an officer at the Sterling estate right away.
Arthur: I am reporting a home burglary and attempted fraud.
Clara gasped loudly as the reality of her situation hit her all at once.
She dropped into the nearest chair as her arrogant composure completely collapsed.