The minutes felt like hours inside the tense and quiet house.
Arthur stood near the window with his arms crossed tightly.
Victoria sat on the sofa, sobbing into her silk robe sleeves.
Elena kept the baby warm and peaceful in the corner seat.
She sang a soft lullaby to keep the child sleeping comfortably.
The guests remained outside in the hallway, listening in total silence.
They could not believe how selfish the wealthy wife had been.
She had everything anyone could ever dream of in life.
Yet her endless desire for money had ruined her complete world.
Suddenly, red and blue lights flashed through the tall windows.
Siren sounds echoed from the long driveway outside the gates.
Two police officers walked through the open front entrance doors.
Arthur walked out of the study to greet the uniformed men.
Officer: We received a call about a domestic theft and fraud.
Arthur: Yes officer, my wife tried to steal the trust fund.
Victoria: It is all a misunderstanding, please listen to me!
Officer: Ma'am, please stand up and step forward slowly.
Victoria stood up from the sofa with trembling knees and feet.
She looked around the grand room for someone to help her.
Every guest turned their head away from her desperate gaze.
Nobody felt sympathy for a person who had acted so poorly.
Elena held the baby close as the officers approached Victoria.
The reality of her actions hit Victoria all at once now.
Victoria: Arthur, please do not do this to me!
Arthur: You made your choice when you broke our trust!
Victoria: I will give everything back to you today!
Arthur: It is far too late for apologies or regrets!
The female police officer guided Victoria toward the open doorway.
The grand home was finally returning to a sense of order.