The distant sound of police sirens echoed through the dark rainy night outside.
Brandon panicked and sprinted out the front door into the heavy pouring rain.
Victoria stood trapped in the grand foyer, holding her bruised wrist in pain.
Julian did not let go until the flash of red lights illuminated windows.
Two police officers pushed open the front doors with flashlights drawn high.
Officer Miller: Stay right where you are, ma'am! Put your hands up!
Victoria slowly raised her trembling hands, her posture shrinking in complete defeat.
Victoria: This is a massive misunderstanding, officer! I live right here!
Julian: Here is the temporary protective order signed by Judge Harris today.
Julian handed the folded legal document over to the senior police officer.
The officer scanned the document quickly under his bright LED flashlight beam.
Officer Miller: Mrs. Vance, you are under arrest for felony criminal trespass.
They placed metal handcuffs around her wrists before she could speak another word.
As the officers pulled her toward the door, Lawyer Arthur entered inside.
He carried a heavy blue folder filled with financial audit reports from bank.
Arthur: Wait, officer, please add grand larceny to her formal booking charges.
Victoria turned her head sharply, gasping as she heard the new charge.
Victoria: Grand larceny? What ridiculous nonsense are you talking about now?
Arthur: We just finished auditing the estate offshore accounts an hour ago.
Arthur pulled out a stack of stamped wire transfer receipts from folder.
Arthur: You illegally transferred three million dollars to shell companies last month.
Julian looked at the documents in utter shock as Arthur showed them.
Julian: She stole three million dollars directly from my father's business?
Arthur: She forged your late father's signature while he was hospitalized, Julian.
Victoria's eyes rolled back in terror as the weight fell on her.
She opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out anymore.
Officer Miller: You have the right to remain silent, Mrs. Vance.
They escorted Victoria down the wet stone steps into the police vehicle.
Julian closed the heavy front doors, locking them securely with deadbolts inside.
He turned to Arthur and shook his hand with deep heartfelt gratitude.
Julian: I had no idea she was stealing from the company accounts.
Arthur: Her greed was boundless, but your father protected you in time.
They walked upstairs together to check on little baby Lily in nursery.
The baby was sleeping soundly in her crib, completely peaceful and safe.
Julian: She will never have to worry about Victoria ever again, Arthur.
Arthur: Justice has finally caught up with her, my good friend.