Federal agents systematically searched the luxury venue for additional hidden evidence files.
They pulled locked safes from behind the silk curtains in Julian's office.
Boxes filled with illegal bank records were stacked high on the tables.
The wealthy guests were allowed to leave after giving their official statements.
Many of them looked at Julian with disgust as they walked past.
Guest 1: To think we trusted a criminal like Julian Croft for years.
Guest 2: He belongs in a maximum security prison for what he did.
Julian sat slumped against the wall with his hands cuffed tightly behind.
His burgundy velvet jacket was torn and stained with dirt and wine.
Victoria sobbed quietly beside him as officers filled out their arrest forms.
Victoria: You promised me we would be untouchable, Julian! You lied!
Julian: Shut up, Victoria. Just shut your mouth right now.
General Vance stood with Chloe near the large broken front windows looking out.
Red and blue police lights flashed brightly across the long stone driveway.
Dozens of news vans were already arriving at the estate main gate.
General Vance: The press will broadcast their trial across the entire nation.
Chloe: Everyone will finally know the truth about what happened to Mom.
General Vance placed a warm, protective hand gently on Chloe's small shoulder.
General Vance: Your mother would be so very proud of your incredible courage.
Two heavy tactical officers lifted Julian to his feet roughly by arms.
He stumbled as they escorted him toward the waiting black armored vehicle.
He turned his head one last time to look at Chloe Vance.
Julian: You ruined everything I spent my entire life building, Chloe.
Chloe looked back at him with absolute calm and unwavering dignity now.
Chloe: You ruined yourself the day you chose to steal from us.
The heavy steel doors of the police van slammed shut with force.
The siren blared loudly as the vehicle drove away into dark night.