Within thirty minutes, two private security guards arrived at the main entrance of the mansion.
Richard ordered them to escort Victoria off the property without letting her take anything valuable.
Victoria tried to argue, but the security officers firmly guided her toward the front door.
She looked back one last time with tears of anger, but nobody paid her attention.
The heavy double doors closed behind her, cutting off her voice from the house forever.
The mansion suddenly felt lighter, warmer, and peaceful for the first time in years.
Richard walked back over to the fireplace where Elena was giving Leo hot tea.
He looked at his loyal house maid with deep respect and boundless gratitude in his eyes.
Richard: You saved my boy today, Elena. I can never fully repay you.
Elena: Loving and protecting Leo is my duty, Mr. Vance.
Richard: Starting today, you are not just an employee in this house.
Leo: Elena is part of our family, right dad?
Richard: Yes, Leo. She is family, and she will manage this estate.
Richard offered Elena a full management role with double her previous salary immediately.
He also set up a trust fund for her own children's future college education fund.
Elena wiped away tears of joy as she held little Leo's small hand tightly.
Elena: Thank you, Mr. Vance. I will take care of this home always.
Richard: We are going to rebuild our lives together as a real family.
The dark storm outside finally cleared, letting warm moonlight shine through the tall windows.
Leo smiled brightly for the first time in months, feeling entirely secure and loved.