The security guards held Julian firmly by both of his arms.
Julian struggled against their heavy grip while shouting angry insults at everyone.
Julian: She was going to ruin the family company with her foolish decisions!
Sarah: I was going to use my trust fund to help real people!
Sarah stood up on her feet with the help of her loving father.
Her dark hair was messy, but her eyes held strong fire and courage.
She pointed her finger straight at her greedy younger brother across the room.
Sarah: He forged my signature on the life insurance paper three weeks ago.
Evelyn: Is this true, Julian?
Julian: She is lying to take total control of the mansion!
Sarah: Check his briefcase on the side table in the private office.
Arthur walked quickly over to the polished wooden desk near the corner.
He picked up Julian's black leather briefcase and popped the metal latches open.
Inside lay stack after stack of forged transfer deeds and stolen bank contracts.
There was also a fake custody order giving Julian total control over Clara.
Arthur held the papers up high so every family member could see them clearly.
Arthur: You were planning to sell our family estate out from under us!
Julian: The company was facing foreclosure because of her poor management!
Sarah: The company was doing fine until you stole two million dollars!
The family lawyer stepped forward from the back of the silent crowd.
He carried a black binder containing the official court documents for the estate.
Lawyer: I am calling the police department right this second, Mr. Julian.
Julian: You cannot prove I put her inside that compartment!
Clara: I have the video on my tablet, Uncle Julian!
Clara pulled her small digital device out of her navy blue dress pocket.
She held the brightly glowing screen up toward the gathered relatives in black.
The video clearly showed Julian building the hollow stage box two nights ago.
It showed him locking the heavy latch while Sarah was unconscious inside.
Julian lowered his head as his face turned pale with utter defeat.