The house grew quiet as the police cars drove away fast.
Arthur sat on the leather sofa holding his young daughter.
Elena brought a warm cup of herbal tea into the room.
Arthur: Please sit down with us for a moment, Elena.
Elena: Thank you sir, I was just checking on Lily.
Lily: Elena saved my mother's ring from that mean woman.
Arthur pulled a blue legal document folder from his desk drawer.
Arthur: Victoria had hired a fake lawyer to forge my will.
Arthur: She wanted to transfer the family trust fund to herself.
Elena: I knew something was wrong when she searched the study.
Arthur: The hidden cameras in the bathroom proved her full guilt.
He looked at Elena with a look of genuine deep respect.
Arthur: You put yourself in danger to save my only child.
Elena: I loved her late mother, and I love Lily too.
Arthur: From today on, you are no longer just our maid.
Arthur opened the legal folder and signed his name clearly down.
Arthur: I am naming you the co-trustee of Lily's entire estate.
Elena gasped softly and placed her hands over her mouth.
Elena: Mr. Vance, that is too much responsibility for me!
Arthur: You are the only person who truly protected her safety.
Lily wrapped her small arms around Elena's waist very tightly.
Lily: Please say yes Elena, stay and protect me always!
Elena wiped a single warm tear from her soft eye.