Mark instructed Carla to take Leo into the private home office downstairs.
He stood alone with Victoria in the middle of the large white corridor.
Mark: Why would you ever lay a hand on an innocent toddler?
Victoria: I was stressed, Mark, he never accepts me as his mother!
Mark: That gives you zero right to treat him with any harshness!
Victoria: I am the lady of this estate, not that low-class maid!
Mark: You are no mother to my son, Victoria, not anymore.
Mark walked down to his office and unlocked his private metal safe immediately.
He pulled out the confidential legal documents regarding their signed prenup agreement.
He had also installed quiet security cameras near the upstairs hall last week.
Mark opened his laptop and reviewed the video footage from the past three days.
The clear camera clips showed Victoria shouting at Leo repeatedly while Mark worked.
It showed Carla stepping in every single time to defend the helpless boy.
Mark covered his face with his hands as deep guilt washed over him.
He had trusted the wrong person while ignoring the true heart in his house.
He walked back into the living room where Carla was rocking Leo gently.
Leo was resting his head peacefully on Carla's shoulder near the American flag.
The boy felt completely safe in the maid's gentle, protective presence now.
Mark: Carla, I am so deeply sorry for not seeing this sooner.
Carla: I only wanted Leo to be safe and happy, Mr. Sterling.
Mark: You stood up to protect him when no one else was watching.
Carla: He is just a little boy, he deserves endless love and safety.
Mark walked over and wrapped his strong arms around both of them tightly.
Mark: Thank you for saving my son today from real harm.
Victoria stood at the top of the stairs watching them with deep bitterness.
She realized that her position of status and wealth was completely destroyed now.