Victoria tried to reach out and touch Richard's arm to beg for mercy.
Richard stepped back abruptly, rejecting her contact with utter disgust and anger.
Richard: Do not ever touch me or my family again!
Victoria: You cannot throw me out, I am your legal wife!
Richard: Our prenuptial agreement strictly covers violent acts and child abuse!
Richard: You will receive not a single penny from my estate!
Victoria gasped as the reality of her financial ruin set in.
She had signed a strict prenup before marrying into the wealthy family.
The contract clearly stated that any criminal behavior voided all financial claims.
Richard: Officers, take this woman into custody immediately for child endangerment.
Guard: Right away, sir, police units are already arriving outside.
Two city police officers entered the front entrance with handcuffs ready.
Victoria screamed in anger as the metallic cuffs clicked around her wrists.
Victoria: You will regret this, Richard! I will sue you for everything!
Richard: The footage will be handed over directly to the prosecutor.
Richard: You are going to prison for what you did today.
The officers led the weeping, hysterical woman out through the massive doors.
The heavy front doors shut firmly behind her, ending her short reign.
The foyer fell completely quiet except for the soft ticking of the clock.
Richard turned toward his son and dropped down to both knees.
Leo ran into his father's open arms, holding on with all his strength.
Richard: I am so sorry I was not here to protect you, son.
Leo: It is okay, Daddy, Elena saved me.
Richard looked up at Elena, his eyes filling with deep, genuine gratitude.
Richard: You saved my son's life today, Elena.
Elena: I only did what any caring person would do, sir.
Richard: You did far more than your job ever required.