David handed the camera back to Elena with a steady hand.
He looked directly into Victoria's wide, terrified eyes.
David: How could you treat a harmless child like this?
Victoria: I was overwhelmed, David! You are always away on business!
David: That is no excuse for cruelty in my home!
Victoria: We can fix this with counseling! Think about our reputation!
David: My son's safety matters a thousand times more than any reputation!
Victoria: You cannot throw me out over a few bad moments!
David: Get out of my house right now!
Victoria took a quick step forward, her hands raised in desperate protest.
Victoria: I have rights as your wife under the law!
David: You lost every right the moment you touched my son!
Leo rested his small head against his father's strong chest.
He felt safe for the very first time in many months.
David pulled his smartphone out of his inner pocket with one motion.
He dialed his personal security team and his lead divorce lawyer.
David: Escort Mrs. Vanderbilt off the estate grounds immediately.
Victoria: David, please don't do this to me!
Within three minutes, two large private security guards walked into the foyer.
They stood firmly on either side of the green-dressed woman.
Security Guard: It is time to leave, ma'am.
Victoria realized that no amount of charm could save her now.
She turned around sharply, her emerald dress rustling loudly as she walked.
The front doors slammed shut behind her with a final, heavy echo.
The house was suddenly quiet, filled only with the soft sound of rain.
David turned back to face the brave young woman who saved his son.
He saw her shaking slightly from the intense emotional adrenaline.
He realized that true loyalty had been standing right in front of him all along.