Arthur placed a gentle hand on Elena's shoulder with deep gratitude.
Little Lily had finally stopped crying and was resting against her father's shoulder.
Arthur: I can never thank you enough for what you did today, Elena.
Elena: I was only doing my job to keep sweet Lily safe, sir.
Arthur: You did far more than your job today.
Arthur: You risked your own life to save my only child.
Arthur led Elena into the bright kitchen to get her an ice pack for her cheek.
He sat down at the table and made an important phone call right away.
He called his personal attorney to begin the emergency custody and divorce paperwork.
He ensured that Clara would face criminal charges for child endangerment.
After ending the call, Arthur looked back at Elena with a warm smile.
Arthur: From this day forward, you are not just a maid in this house.
Arthur: You are the head manager of this entire estate with full authority.
Elena: Sir, that is far too generous of you!
Arthur: You proved that loyalty and love matter more than status or wealth.
Elena felt tears of joy spill down her cheeks as she smiled back.
She had started the morning as a simple servant facing cruelty every day.
Now she was respected and valued by the family she had saved.
Little Lily reached out and held Elena's finger with her tiny hand.
The dark shadow over the mansion had finally cleared away for good.