Arthur walked out of the quiet study with strong and deliberate footsteps.
Elena followed behind him while trying to explain her foolish actions quickly.
Sarah walked a few paces behind to ensure everything remained completely safe.
They reached the wide upper landing near the grand balcony railings again.
Arthur stopped near the spot where Elena had dropped the wooden chest.
He looked down at the bright marble floor far below their feet.
Arthur: You threw this heavy box to create a big chaotic scene.
Elena wiped a tear from her cheek with her expensive lace sleeve.
Elena: I thought it would break into pieces on the stone floor!
Arthur: You wanted everyone to think Sarah dropped it during her work.
Elena looked away toward the high glass windows near the ceiling lights.
Elena: If she got fired, nobody would question the missing papers later!
Sarah felt a shiver run down her back at those cruel words.
She had always been honest and loyal to this family every day.
Sarah: I worked hard to keep this house clean and peaceful always.
Arthur turned to face his wife with a cold and firm gaze.
Arthur: You framed an innocent worker to cover up your serious crime.
Elena: Please forgive me, Arthur, I made a very terrible mistake today!
Arthur pulled his personal leather wallet from his inner suit jacket pocket.
He pulled out a heavy gold card that controlled their joint accounts.
Arthur: You will no longer have access to my family's private money.
Elena reached out her hands to grab his arm in utter desperation.
Elena: You cannot take away my home and my standard of living!
Arthur stepped back smoothly out of her reach on the wide landing.
Arthur: You destroyed our trust the moment you sold my company files.
Sarah stood near the top of the stairs watching the sad drama.
She saw the front door bell ring down below in the main hall.
Two uniformed police officers were visible through the front glass windows outside.
Arthur had sent a quiet text message to his legal team earlier.
His chief lawyer had immediately called the local law enforcement officers over.
Arthur: The police are here to investigate the stolen business documents now.
Elena gasped loudly as she saw the dark blue uniforms down below.
Elena: You called the police on your own legal wife, Arthur?
Arthur: You committed corporate theft and tried to ruin an innocent life.
The officers walked inside after Sarah went down to unlock the door.
They climbed the wide staircase with calm and professional steps to reach them.
Officer: Mr. Miller, we received your call regarding missing company property.
Arthur pointed toward the coat hanging near the upper closet door frame.
Arthur: The stolen diamond rings are inside her right coat pocket now.