An hour later, Julian sat in his formal home office downstairs.
He summoned his private investigator and senior family attorney immediately.
Elena sat across from him while the baby rested in a crib nearby.
Julian: Tell me everything you noticed over the past few weeks, Elena.
Elena: Mrs. Vance was meeting a man in the garden twice last week.
Elena: I heard them speaking about changing your life insurance policy details.
Julian rubbed his face with both hands, feeling deep exhaustion setting in.
The attorney opened a thick black folder containing recent financial statements.
Attorney: Mr. Vance, we found unauthorized transfers from the secondary account.
Attorney: She was attempting to liquidate assets before filing for immediate custody.
Julian looked up at the ceiling, realizing the terrible truth of the plot.
Victoria planned to create a tragic situation to gain total control of the estate.
She wanted the entire inheritance money without waiting for any delay.
Her reckless action on the balcony was a desperate attempt to gain power.
Julian felt a cold shiver run down his spine at the thought.
He looked at Elena with profound gratitude in his dark eyes.
Julian: You saved my daughter's life today, Elena. You truly did.
Elena: I only did what any decent person would do, Mr. Vance.
Julian: You did far more than your job ever required of you.
The private investigator brought forward a tablet showing recent security footage.
The cameras on the upper balcony caught the entire horrifying event on video.
It clearly showed Victoria holding the infant over the high ledge deliberately.
It showed Elena running with incredible courage to catch the falling child.
This video evidence was enough to revoke all custody rights forever.
It was also enough to send Victoria to state prison for years.
Julian called the local police department to file formal criminal charges.
Two officers arrived at the estate within twenty minutes to take statements.
Elena handed over her detailed account of the incident to the detective.
Julian vowed to protect his daughter from any further harm or greed.
He realized that true loyalty came from heart, not from marriage certificates.
He promised to change the structure of his entire household management immediately.
Elena smiled softly as she watched the baby sleep peacefully in the room.
The storm had passed, but justice was just starting to take action.