Two estate security officers arrived at the front entrance doors within five short minutes of the call.
They escorted Serena out of the Dallas mansion while she tried in vain to cover her tearful face.
The heavy oak doors clicked shut behind her, leaving the grand entryway quiet and peaceful once again.
Victor turned around to face Sarah, who was helping Ethan sit comfortably on the grand bottom stair step.
Victor: Sarah, I cannot apologize enough for doubting your honesty for even a single second today.
Sarah: You were only trying to protect your son, Mr. Sterling, I understand completely.
Victor: That is no excuse for how close I came to making a terrible mistake with your job.
Victor walked over to the desk and wrote a check from the main family business bank account.
He handed the paper to Sarah, who looked down at the large number written across the white check line.
Sarah: Sir, this is far too much money for my regular monthly salary payment.
Victor: Consider it a permanent bonus and a raise for protecting Ethan when nobody else was watching.
Ethan stood up from the staircase step and wrapped his arms around Sarah's waist in a tight hug.
Ethan: Thank you for staying with me, Sarah, please don't ever leave our house.
Sarah: I am not going anywhere, Ethan, I will always be here to take care of you.
Victor smiled warmly as he watched his young son smile happily for the first time all day long.
The bright Texas sunlight shone through the tall glass windows and filled the home with true warmth.