Ten minutes later, Victor returned down the grand staircase carrying a small velvet box.
He opened the velvet cover to reveal his late wife's precious gold jewelry set.
Clara gasped softly when she saw the glowing diamonds resting on the dark cushion.
Victor: It was tucked hidden deep inside her designer suitcase, Clara.
Clara: I knew I saw her carrying that box late last night.
Victor: You saved my late wife's memory today, Clara.
Serena stood near the large front doorway, guarded closely by two estate security officers.
Her shimmering gown looked crumpled and messy after her futile attempt to hide.
Outside the tall glass doors, the flashing blue lights of local police cars appeared.
Serena: Victor, please don't do this to me! Think of my standing!
Victor: You should have thought about your standing before harming my son.
The heavy front doors swung open as two uniformed police officers entered the foyer.
Victor handed the silver digital tablet directly to the lead police officer on scene.
Victor: Officer, here is the full security camera footage showing the incident.
Officer: Thank you, sir. We will review this recording immediately as primary evidence.
The officer watched the twenty second clip showing Serena dragging the crying child.
His expression hardened instantly as he closed the video player on the screen.
Officer: Serena Vance, you are under arrest for endangerment and attempted theft.
Serena: Get your hands off me! Do you know who my father is?
Officer: You have the right to remain silent during this arrest procedure.
The officers placed simple metal handcuffs around Serena's wrists with a loud click.
Serena screamed in total embarrassment as she was led toward the open front door.
She glanced back one last time at Victor, who stood strong with his arm around Ethan.
Serena: You will regret this day for the rest of your life, Victor!
Victor: The only thing I regret is letting you enter my home.
The doors closed firmly behind the police, returning peace to the sunlit foyer.