The heavy oak front doors opened wider as sheriff deputies arrived.
Austin had called the local authorities while walking across the foyer.
Two officers stepped inside the sunlit marble entrance hall calmly.
Deputy: Sir, we received a call about a fraudulent document report.
Austin: The evidence is right here on the hall entrance table.
Austin handed the forged prenup and legal letters to the officer.
Clarissa backed up against the marble pillar, her face pale white.
Clarissa: Officer, this is just a personal family misunderstanding!
Deputy: Ma'am, we need you to come with us for questioning.
Clarissa argued loudly as the deputies guided her toward the door.
Her high heels dragged across the polished floor she used to rule.
The wedding guests outside watched in shock as she was led away.
Austin watched from the open doorway with his arms crossed tightly.
He turned to Hannah, who was still standing by the hallway wall.
Austin: Thank you for having the courage to speak up today.
Hannah: Your father was a good man, he deserved the truth.
Austin promised to keep Hannah employed with a major salary raise.
She would manage the estate operations with complete trust and respect.
The fake wedding was officially canceled before any damage was done.
Austin walked outside into the warm Texas sunlight, feeling totally free.