Arthur stared at the children in total disbelief as his wife rushed out.
Victoria burst out through the back door, pointing a finger at Elena.
Victoria: She found them behind the hallway painting, Arthur!
Arthur: You foolish woman, I told you to keep that door locked!
Elena: You trapped these innocent children for their inheritance money!
Arthur: You know nothing about how corporate estates work, housekeeper!
Elena held her head high as she stood between the billionaire and the children.
Elena: I know that hiding children inside walls is a severe crime!
Arthur stepped closer, holding out his hands in a calm manner.
Arthur: Name your price, Elena, and walk away from this business today.
Arthur: I can put five million dollars into your account within one hour.
Elena: My integrity and these children's safety are not for sale.
Victoria grabbed Arthur's arm, her face pale with rising panic and fear.
Victoria: The city officials are arriving for the luncheon in twenty minutes!
Arthur: Handle the front gates and keep everyone outside for now!
Leo grabbed Elena's apron pocket tight, his voice small and trembling.
Leo: Please do not let them lock us in the dark again.
Elena: I will protect you with my life, Leo, do not worry.
Elena saw the remote garage control keypad mounted near the outer wall.
She lunged forward quickly and slammed her hand onto the red emergency button.
The massive iron perimeter gates began swinging open toward the main road.
Arthur yelled out in anger as he tried to grab Elena's arm.
Elena dodged his grip and grabbed both children tightly by their hands.
She ran toward the opening gates as car tires crunched on the gravel.
Two city police cruisers pulled up directly through the open main entrance.
The officers had responded to an automated alarm triggered by the broken glass.