Leo looked at Marcus in absolute awe as the men sped away down the boulevard.
Leo: How did you do that?
Marcus: Power only works when people let themselves be intimidated, kid.
Sarah wiped away her final tears, looking up at Marcus with deep gratitude.
Sarah: I do not know how I will ever repay you for this.
Marcus: You do not owe me anything, Sarah.
They all walked back to the waiting black SUV to head back home.
Marcus: Starting today, your brother will move into the guest cottage on my estate.
Sarah: Mr. Vance, that is far too generous!
Marcus: He can study for college in peace where nobody will bother him.
Leo smiled brightly for the first time in months, clutching his backpack tightly.
Leo: Thank you so much, sir!
They climbed into the vehicle, leaving the fear and dark threats far behind them.
Marcus looked out the window as the car smoothly rejoined the city traffic.
Marcus: A family stays safe when good people stand up to defend them.
Sarah took a deep, relaxed breath, finally feeling safe for the very first time.