Sirens wailed loudly in the distance outside the large glass front windows.
Two red and blue police cruisers pulled up the long curved driveway quickly.
The heavy front doors opened wide as armed officers stepped into the foyer.
The family lawyer pointed straight at Julian and handed over the briefcase evidence.
Officer: Julian Vance, you are under arrest for kidnapping and grand fraud.
Julian: This is all a massive misunderstanding between family members!
Officer: You have the right to remain silent, sir.
The officers snapped cold metal handcuffs tightly around Julian's wrists.
They led him down the wide marble steps toward the waiting police cars.
The gathered guests broke out into soft whispers and deep sighs of relief.
Evelyn brought a warm woolen blanket and wrapped it around Sarah's shoulders.
Evelyn: I am so sorry I ever doubted your sudden disappearance, Sarah.
Sarah: He made it look like I ran away on purpose, Mom.
Evelyn: We should have known you would never leave Clara behind like that.
Clara hugged her mother tightly while sitting down on the soft velvet sofa.
Clara: I noticed the small wooden hammer was missing from your craft room.
Sarah: I dropped it near the floor vent when he grabbed me.
Clara: I found it behind the baseboard this morning while looking for clues.
Arthur sat down next to his daughter and patted her shivering cold hand.
Arthur: We will hire the best divorce lawyer and estate attorney tomorrow morning.
Sarah: We need to secure the trust fund so Clara is safe forever.
Arthur: Nobody will ever threaten this family or this mansion again.
The sunlight shone brightly through the glass windows onto the American flag.
The air in the grand hall finally felt clean and free of lies.