While waiting for private security to arrive, Julian walked into his private study.
He motioned for Elena to follow him inside away from Victoria's sight.
The study was filled with tall wooden bookshelves and expensive leather armchairs.
Julian sat down behind his large mahogany desk and opened a steel drawer.
He pulled out a thick yellow folder containing old family legal records.
Julian: Elena, my late father left specific instructions in his final will.
Elena blinked in surprise as she stood near the edge of the desk.
Elena: Your father was always very kind to my late mother, sir.
Julian: He was more than just kind, Elena. He cared deeply for you.
Julian opened the file and pointed to an official document with gold seals.
The document clearly named Elena as a partial beneficiary of the estate fund.
It set aside a major trust fund grant specifically designated for her education.
Victoria had secretly intercepted the legal notices three full months ago in secret.
She wanted to keep Elena working as a dependent maid without any money.
Julian: Victoria hid these court letters inside her personal bedroom vanity drawer.
Elena: I had no idea any money was ever left behind for me.
Julian: You are entitled to a full college fund and financial security.
Elena covered her mouth with her hands as fresh tears filled her eyes.
She realized why Victoria had been so desperate to degrade her daily.
Victoria feared that Elena would discover her true legal status and independence.
Elena: Why would she keep such a blessing away from my family?
Julian: Greed makes people do awful, unforgivable things to innocent lives.
Victoria: That money belongs to the estate, not to a maid!
Victoria shouted from the doorway as she burst into the private study.
She glared furiously at the yellow legal documents laying on the desk.
Julian: You committed actual fraud by hiding these certified court documents!
Victoria: Nobody will ever believe a foolish piece of paper over me!
Julian: The lawyer who drafted this document is already on his way.