Twenty minutes later, two official police cruisers pulled silently into the long circular driveway.
Attorney Arthur Pendelton stepped out of his black luxury town car, carrying a thick leather briefcase.
Richard met Arthur at the double front doors, unlocking them to let the authorities inside the foyer.
Victoria stood near the marble staircase landing, holding a designer leather handbag tightly in her hands.
She stared down at the uniform officers, her previous calm facade shattering into visible panic.
Arthur: Victoria Vance, we have formal legal notices to serve you today.
Victoria: On what possible grounds? This is my lawful home!
Richard: This home belongs to my daughter's estate, not to a fraud!
Victoria: You cannot throw me out over a simple misunderstanding!
Richard: Endangering Maya was no misunderstanding, Victoria!
The police chief stepped forward onto the polished marble, pulling out a small black notebook.
Chief Miller: Ma'am, we have received video evidence of reckless child endangerment.
Victoria: That video is completely fabricated or taken out of context!
Chief Miller: We also have statements regarding unauthorized tampering with private medical substances.
Victoria turned bright red with rage, pointing a trembling finger down at her husband.
Victoria: You tricked me! You set this whole trap for me!
Richard: You set your own trap the moment you targeted my child!
Victoria: I deserved a share of this wealth after everything I sacrificed!
Richard: You earned nothing but a prison sentence for your dangerous greed!
Martha stepped into the foyer carrying little Maya, holding the child safely away from the shouting.
Maya looked at her father and reached out her small arms, asking for comfort in the noise.
Richard walked over and pulled his daughter close, shielding her eyes from the hostile scene.
Richard: You will never set foot on this property ever again.
Victoria: My lawyers will fight this in court until you have nothing left!
Arthur: Your prenuptial agreement specifically voids all claims in cases of felony endangerment.
Victoria gasped loudly as Arthur held up a signed copy of the binding legal document.
Her face drained of all color as she realized her elaborate scheme had completely failed.
The police chief motioned for his deputy to step forward and escort Victoria down the stairs.
She clutched the wooden balcony railing tightly, refusing to move an inch on her own.