Arthur carried baby Toby into the warm family library and set him down gently on a soft sofa.
Maria followed closely behind carrying a warm bottle of milk for the tired infant.
Arthur: Maria, tell me everything that has been happening while I was away.
Maria: It started two months ago after you signed the new family trust fund.
Arthur: Did she ever lock him away or deny him proper food?
Maria: Yes, sir, she kept him restricted in the back rooms for hours daily.
Maria lowered her head as fresh tears spilled down her soft cheeks.
Maria: She threatened to ruin my family if I ever tried to call your phone.
Arthur: You were brave to speak up today, Maria, and I will protect you.
Arthur reached into his suit jacket pocket and pulled out his private cell phone.
He dialed his family attorney, Marcus Vance, on speakerphone without waiting a moment.
Marcus: Arthur? Is everything alright with the corporate merger meeting?
Arthur: Marcus, prepare emergency divorce papers and an immediate restraining order right now.
Marcus: What happened? Is little Toby okay over at the mansion?
Arthur: Elena has been abusing her position and neglecting my son while I was gone.
Marcus: I will have the court documents and police reports ready within thirty minutes.
Arthur ended the phone call and looked gently at his resting son.
Toby was finally drinking his warm milk, his small hands resting on Arthur's fingers.
Arthur: No one will ever threaten or neglect you in this home again, my son.
Maria: Thank you for coming back in time, Mr. Vance.
Arthur: You saved my boy today, Maria, and your loyalty will be rewarded well.
Arthur looked toward the hallway where Elena's angry shouts could still be heard echoing faintly.
The fight for his family's future was far from over, but the truth was out.