Within ten minutes, the sharp sound of police sirens echoed from the street below the penthouse. The private elevator doors opened directly into the living room, revealing two uniformed police officers accompanied by two paramedics carrying medical bags. Gabriel immediately guided the paramedics toward the kitchen where Maria was sitting with her burned hand wrapped in a wet towel, still shaken and crying softly.
The officers turned their attention to Victoria, who was still sitting on the dining room floor, looking disheveled and frantic. Gabriel pointed to the silver pitcher sitting on the table and offered the security footage from the room's high-definition cameras, which had captured the entire incident clearly from two different angles. The evidence was absolute and undeniable; there was no way her lawyers could spin the narrative.
Police Officer: Ma'am, please stand up and place your hands behind your back.
Victoria: Do you know who my father is? You can't put handcuffs on me!
Police Officer: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you.
The metal handcuffs clicked loudly around Victoria's wrists—a stark contrast to the diamond bracelets she usually wore. As the officers led her toward the elevator, she looked back at Gabriel one last time, her eyes filled with a mixture of rage and terror. Gabriel did not say another word to her; he simply turned his back and walked toward the kitchen to check on Maria's condition.
The paramedics finished treating Maria's hand, applying specialized burn cream and a thick bandage to prevent infection. They assured Gabriel that while the burn was painful, it would heal completely without severe permanent scarring thanks to the quick application of cold water. Maria looked up at her boss with deep gratitude, overwhelmed by the fact that a wealthy man had stood up for a simple maid against his own wife.
Maria: Thank you, Mr. Gabriel... I don't know what to say. You saved me.
Gabriel: You never have to thank me for doing what is right, Maria. You are safe here.
Maria: Will I... will I lose my job because of all this chaos?
Gabriel: Absolutely not. In fact, you are taking over as the house manager with double your salary.