Arthur stood up from his desk and walked to the door.
He looked through the glass window into the hallway.
A security guard was standing there holding a package.
Security Guard: Express delivery for Attorney Arthur.
Arthur opened the door and signed the electronic pad.
He brought the flat envelope back into his office.
Arthur: This is the official medical report from last year.
Elena: Did another maid go to the hospital before?
Arthur: Yes, her name was Clara, two years ago.
He pulled out a signed paper from the medical file.
Arthur: She was paid fifty thousand dollars to drop charges.
Elena: That money bought her silence while he stayed free.
Arthur: But her statement is still in this file.
Elena felt her courage growing stronger inside her chest.
Elena: I will testify in court if you need me.
Arthur: That takes incredible bravery, Elena.
Arthur: Vance thinks money can buy anyone in this town.
He pulled out a fresh document and a pen.
Arthur: We will file an emergency protection order tomorrow.
Elena: What happens to my job at the mansion?
Arthur: You will not go back to that house again.
Arthur: My firm will cover your living expenses for now.
Tears of relief filled Elena's eyes as she listened.
Elena: I can finally pay for my brother's care.
Arthur: You will never have to fear Vance again.
Suddenly Arthur's phone rang loudly on the desk.
The caller name on the screen showed Vance Sterling.
Arthur pressed the speaker button to answer the call.
Vance: I know she is in your office right now.
Arthur: We are preparing official court papers, Vance.
Vance: You work for my family estate, Arthur.
Arthur: My loyalty is to justice, not your money.
Vance: I will destroy your law practice by morning.
Arthur: The trust fund owner has already been notified.
Silence fell over the line for three long seconds.
Vance: My father is too sick to sign anything.
Arthur: His sister holds the full power of attorney.
Vance slammed the phone down without another word.
Arthur looked at Elena with a calm, confident smile.
Arthur: The trap is set for tomorrow morning.