Officer Hayes tapped the screen of the digital tablet to play the recording.
The high-definition CCTV video showed the top landing of the grand staircase.
The footage clearly captured Arthur standing near the top step during the argument.
Victoria was seen stepping forward with an aggressive expression on her face.
Julian watched the screen as his breathing became shallow and rapid.
On the video, Arthur attempted to turn away from Victoria to walk down.
Victoria deliberately extended both hands and forcefully shoved Arthur in the chest.
The force of her violent push sent the helpless old man falling backward.
She did not stumble or try to help him as he fell down.
Instead, the video showed her calmly stepping back to smooth her gold dress.
Julian's hands began to shake violently as the video played to its conclusion.
The sorrowful tears in his eyes transformed into pure, uncontrollable fury.
He slowly stood up from the marble floor and looked toward the stairs.
Victoria was coming down the steps, holding a handkerchief to her eyes.
Victoria: Julian, darling, the doctors will take care of everything now.
Julian: You did this to him?!
Julian's voice boomed through the high-ceilinged foyer like a clap of thunder.
Victoria froze on the fifth step, her tearless performance instantly crumbling.
Victoria: What are you talking about, Julian? I tried to save him!
Julian: The cameras caught every single second of what you did!
Julian pointed his shaking hand toward the digital tablet held by Officer Hayes.
Victoria's face turned completely white as she realized her plan had failed.
Victoria: Julian, please listen to me, it was a terrible mistake!
Officer Hayes: Victoria Sterling, you are under arrest for attempted murder.
Two more uniformed officers entered the foyer and moved up the stairs quickly.
They grabbed Victoria's arms and placed heavy metal handcuffs on her wrists.
Victoria: Julian! Tell them to stop! I did it for our future!
Julian: You destroyed our future the moment you laid hands on my father!
Julian turned away from her as the officers led her out the front door.
The paramedics worked urgently, stabilizing Arthur and placing him on a gurney.
Paramedic: Sir, your father still has a weak heartbeat! We are moving now!
Julian felt a surge of hope break through his overwhelming grief and anger.
He walked alongside the gurney as they pushed Arthur out into the sunlight.
Justice had been served to the treacherous woman who tried to destroy them.
Julian rode in the ambulance, holding his father's hand all the way.
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