Two police officers stepped through the open master bedroom doorway with firm steps.
They looked at the scattered jewelry, the open safe, and the upset child nearby.
Mark handed the police officer a USB drive containing the foyer video footage.
Mark: She assaulted my child and tried to steal our family property.
Officer: We will review this footage right away on our patrol tablet.
The lead officer plugged the drive into his device and watched the clear video.
His face grew serious as he saw Victoria grab Clara near the drop edge.
He turned toward Victoria and pulled a pair of steel handcuffs from his belt.
Officer: Victoria Vance, you are under arrest for child endangerment and attempted theft.
Victoria: This is a massive mistake! You do not know who I am!
The officer turned her around firmly and slapped the cold metal cuffs onto her wrists.
Victoria struggled against his grip, but the officer held her steady and secure.
Officer: You have the right to remain silent during your arrest.
Mark stepped closer as the officers began leading Victoria down the hallway corridor.
Mark: You thought you could trick me and take my daughter's future away.
Victoria: You will regret this, Mark! My lawyers will fight you on everything!
Mark: You have no power here anymore, and your fake marriage is over.
They walked her down the grand marble staircase past the high front balcony.
The heavy front doors shut firmly behind Victoria as she was taken away.
The mansion grew quiet and peaceful once again under the warm morning sun.
Mark walked back into the living room where Clara was sitting on the couch.
He knelt down in front of his little girl and took her hands gently.
Mark: She is gone forever, sweetie. Nobody will ever hurt you again here.
Clara: Are we going to be okay now, Daddy?
Mark: We are going to be better than okay, my sweet little girl.