Two uniform police officers entered the estate foyer, their heavy boots sounding loud on the tile.
The lead officer nodded respectfully toward Arthur Montgomery and his legal counsel.
Police Officer: Mr. Montgomery, we received the dispatch call regarding grand larceny and filing a false report.
Arthur: The suspect has confessed to taking the property on camera, Officer.
Evelyn: Officers, this is a simple family misunderstanding that we can settle privately!
Police Officer: Ma'am, we have to inspect the evidence shown on the security recording.
The guard handed the digital tablet directly to the lead officer for review.
After watching the footage, the officer walked directly over to Chloe Vance.
Police Officer: Miss Vance, where is the diamond necklace currently located?
Chloe: It is inside my white garment bag in the dressing room upstairs.
Police Officer: Step forward, please. We need you to come down to the station for questioning.
Evelyn rushed forward, trying to stand between her daughter and the police officers.
Evelyn: You cannot arrest the bride on her rehearsal day!
Arthur: Nobody is above the law, Evelyn, no matter how grand your house looks.
Clara: You wanted a search earlier, Mrs. Vance, and now justice is searching your home.
The officer gently escorted Chloe toward the front doors of the mansion.
Chloe sobbed uncontrollably as the metal handcuffs clicked around her delicate wrists.
Chloe: Mother, do something to help me right now!
Evelyn: I will call our family lawyer immediately, sweetie!
Arthur: Your family lawyer will not be able to clear your pending bank debts, Evelyn.
Attorney: Furthermore, Mr. Montgomery is purchasing your bank mortgage note this afternoon.
Evelyn looked up at Arthur with wide, terrified eyes as the reality set in.
Evelyn: You are buying our family mansion's debt from the bank?
Arthur: By five o'clock today, I will be the owner of this entire property.
Clara: And you will have thirty days to pack your things and leave.