Within ten minutes, red and blue police lights flashed through the high windows.
The sharp sound of loud sirens echoed down the long private driveway outside.
Two uniformed police officers pushed open the grand front doors of the mansion.
They entered the foyer with their hands resting on their side holsters carefully.
Arthur stood up tall and pointed straight at Victoria on the landing floor.
He explained the whole situation clearly to the senior responding police officer.
He mentioned the indoor security cameras installed near the upper balcony railing.
The security footage would serve as absolute proof of Victoria's evil crime.
Victoria tried to struggle as the officers placed heavy steel handcuffs on her.
Her emerald dress was wrinkled, and her manicured hair was completely messy.
The police led her out the front doors toward the waiting patrol cruiser.
She would face severe criminal charges including attempted murder and child endangerment.
Arthur turned his attention back to his loyal nanny, who was standing up now.
He placed a gentle, comforting hand on Clara's trembling, bruised shoulder.
He told her that she was no longer just an employee in his home.
He declared that she was a permanent hero and family to him now.
He promised to cover all her medical bills for her scraped knees and hands.
He offered her a permanent role as head house manager with triple her salary.
Clara wiped away her final tears and smiled warmly at the sweet baby.
She felt a deep sense of peace knowing that justice had been served fully.
Arthur took his son into his arms and held him very tight.
The framed USA flag painting on the wall reflected the warm daylight brightly.
The dark storm over their home had finally passed into a bright future.
Leo was safe, and the wicked stepmother would spend years behind heavy bars.