Evelyn ran down the upper hallway searching frantically for an escape route.
She knew that the high perimeter fence kept the estate totally secure outside.
Her mind raced as she remembered the security camera system installed last year.
Mark had cameras placed in every common area including the grand upper balcony.
Her heart pounded heavily as she realized her terrible deed was recorded clearly.
She ran toward the master suite to find the main security recorder unit.
If she could delete the digital files, she might still save herself.
However, Mark had already locked the master bedroom suite door earlier today.
Evelyn rattled the golden door handle violently, but it refused to budge.
Tears of frustration streamed down her cheeks as her plan fell apart.
She heard the loud wail of police sirens approaching in the distance.
The local police station was located only three miles down the road.
Victoria remained sitting on the velvet sofa downstairs, shivering from extreme shock.
Mark brought her a warm glass of water from the kitchen counter.
Mark: Drink this slowly, the officers are arriving right now.
Victoria: I cannot believe my own sister would try to hurt me.
Mark: She was driven by deep envy and corporate greed, Victoria.
Victoria: What corporate greed are you talking about?
Mark took a deep breath before revealing the truth he uncovered recently.
Mark: I caught her transferring company funds into a private offshore account.
Victoria stared at her husband with complete disbelief filling her eyes.
Victoria: She was stealing from our business trust account?
Mark: Over two hundred thousand dollars went missing during the last month.
Victoria: That is why she was acting so nervous around the office!
Mark: I was going to confront her with our corporate lawyer today.
Victoria placed her face into her hands as heavy tears fell down.
She realized that Evelyn wanted to eliminate her to stop the investigation.
If Victoria were gone, Evelyn stood to inherit half of the family estate.
The depth of her sister's cruel deceit shocked Victoria to her core.
Suddenly, the heavy front doors burst open as several officers arrived.
Heavy footsteps echoed loudly across the pristine white marble entrance floor.
Mark: She is upstairs near the guest wing hallways, officer!