Two police officers entered through the tall front doors five minutes later.
Richard handed them the clear video footage from Lily's smartphone screen.
He also gave them the folder with forged checks and financial documents.
Officer: Mrs. Davis, you need to come with us right now.
Victoria: This is a mistake, my husband is lying to you!
Officer: We have video proof of endangerment and clear paper trails.
The female officer placed steel handcuffs around Victoria's slender wrists carefully.
Victoria looked back at Richard with bitter hatred inside her dark eyes.
Victoria: You will regret choosing a maid over your own wife!
Richard: I chose honesty and my family over a liar and thief.
They led Victoria out the front doors into the bright morning daylight.
The heavy doors closed with a solid click behind her exiting figure.
A deep peace seemed to wash over the giant marble foyer instantly.
Richard turned to face Elena and took a deep, quiet breath.
He walked over to her and held out his hand with respect.
Richard: Elena, I am deeply sorry for ever doubting your loyalty.
Elena: You were protection for your daughter, sir, I understand completely.
Richard: From today on, your salary is doubled and you manage this house.
Elena smiled through warm tears of joy and nodded her gentle head.
Lily ran over and wrapped her small arms around Elena's waist tightly.
Lily: You are never leaving us, right, Elena, promise me that!
Elena: I am staying right here to take care of you forever.
Richard looked at his daughter and felt his heart fill with warmth.
He realized how brave his little girl had been during this storm.
She had saved their home from a toxic presence through her courage.
The bright daylight filled every corner of the clean white hallway now.
The dark shadows of greed and malice were gone from the mansion.