Evelyn stood near the bottom step with her chin raised high.
She glared at Elena with deep hatred and cold sharp eyes.
Evelyn: You are just a low paid maid who wants money!
Elena: I care about this family! You only care about wealth!
Marcus: Silence, Evelyn! Elena has been loyal for ten years!
Marcus held up the signed paper for the officer to inspect.
The officer took the document and scanned the official notary seal.
Police Officer: This signature matches the fraudulent paperwork filed yesterday.
Vina: Mother, tell them that we did nothing wrong at all!
Evelyn: My daughter is innocent of these ridiculous false charges!
Marcus: The digital camera logs prove that Vina cut the feed!
Elena pulled her mobile phone from her dark blue apron pocket.
She played a short audio clip recorded the previous evening.
Vina's voice played clearly through the phone's small clear speaker.
Vina's Voice: Make sure the camera near the stairs goes offline tomorrow.
Vina gasped and put both hands over her open mouth.
Evelyn froze on the stairs as the audio clip finished playing.
The senior police officer looked directly up at Vina above.
Police Officer: Vina Carter, please walk down the stairs slowly now.
Vina: I will not come down! You have no right here!
Marcus: Get out of my house right now, both of you!
Evelyn: You cannot throw us out without a court order!
Marcus: This mansion is in my name alone under our prenup!
Vina began to cry tears of panic and anger on the balcony.
Her mother reached for Vina's hand through the iron railing.
The second police officer walked up the stairs with steady steps.
Police Officer: Ma'am, do not make this situation any worse now.
Vina: Marcus, please forgive me! I was scared for my future!
Marcus: You chose greed over my trust and my home!
Marcus turned his back on Vina as the officer reached her.
The trap she had carefully set was closing around her fast.