The police officers immediately stepped forward and pinned Victoria down against the marble steps.
They pulled her arms behind her back and snapped heavy steel handcuffs around her wrists.
Victoria: Get your hands off me! Do you know who I am?!
Police Officer: You have the right to remain silent, ma'am. You are under arrest for attempted murder.
Richard stood over her, his voice booming with absolute authority.
Richard: YOU ARE NEVER GETTING OUT OF MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON! OFFICERS, TAKE HER AWAY!
The officers lifted Victoria to her feet and dragged her screaming out of the front entrance.
Her high heels scraped against the marble floor as she begged for mercy that never came.
The heavy oak doors slammed shut behind her, bringing a sudden, peaceful silence back to the mansion.
Richard turned back to face Hannah, his eyes shining with deep gratitude and tears.
He walked over and clasped the maid's shaking hands tightly in his own.
Richard: You saved my son's life today, Hannah. I can never repay you for your courage.
Hannah: I love this boy, Mr. Whitman. I would do anything to protect him.
Leo ran over and wrapped his arms around Hannah's waist, burying his face in her apron.
Leo: Thank you for catching me, Hannah.
Hannah: You are always safe with me, sweetheart.
Richard took out his phone and immediately called his family estate lawyer on speakerphone.
Richard: Cancel all secondary trust accounts under Victoria's name immediately.
Lawyer: Right away, Mr. Whitman. We will begin filing for full divorce and emergency asset freezing.
Richard: Also, draft a new contract making Hannah the official head manager of this entire estate with lifetime security.
Hannah looked up in disbelief, her eyes filling with happy tears.
Hannah: Mr. Whitman, that is far too generous!
Richard: You are family now, Hannah. You proved what true loyalty really means.
The dark cloud over the Whitman family had finally lifted for good.