CHAPTER 6
The heavy front double doors of the Greenwich mansion were pushed open as two uniformed officers from the Greenwich Police Department stepped into the grand foyer.
Flanking them was a senior representative from the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, holding an official emergency protective order.
Victoria stood at the top of the sweeping marble staircase, her silk robe wrapped tightly around her as she glared down at the officers in absolute terror.
"Victoria Davis," the lead officer announced, his voice echoing through the vaulted space. "We have a warrant for your arrest on charges of felony child endangerment and third-degree assault."
"This is ridiculous!" Victoria screamed, gripping the velvet banister as her knuckles turned stark white. "My husband is setting me up! He's using his money to destroy me!"
Evelyn walked out from the hallway, carrying a clean garment bag containing Victoria’s personal clothes, setting it neatly near the front door.
"The video footage has already been reviewed by the magistrate, ma'am," the police officer stated calmly, stepping up the stairs with hand-cuffs ready. "Please step down voluntarily."
Victoria looked toward Mark, who stood near his office doorway with his arms crossed, his face an unreadable mask of absolute, uncompromising judgment.
"Mark! Tell them to stop! You're ruining my life!" Victoria shrieked as the cold steel handcuffs clicked tightly around her wrists.
"You ruined your own life the moment you put your hands on my daughter," Mark replied softly, turning his back on her as she was escorted down the stairs.
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The police led the weeping, hysterical woman out into the crisp night air, the strobing red and blue lights illuminating the grand facade of the mansion one last time.
Inside the quiet house, Evelyn walked over to Mark, placing a gentle, reassuring hand on his shoulder as the front door closed behind the officers.
