Extreme outrage washed over Arthur's face as the awful reality settled into his mind.
His jaw clenched tightly while a heavy, pulsing anger took over his entire expression.
He handed Leo gently into Clara's safe arms before stepping toward his treacherous wife.
"You evil, vicious snake!" Arthur roared in an uncontrollable burst of righteous anger.
Arthur stepped forward rapidly and delivered three sharp consecutive slaps across Victoria's face.
The forceful impacts snapped her head back as she screamed in agonizing pain and humiliation.
She collapsed onto her knees upon the polished marble floor near the American flag hanging nearby.
"You came into my house, lied to my face, and tried to destroy my son!" Arthur yelled loudly.
The two police officers moved in quickly and grabbed Victoria forcefully by both arms.
They pulled her up from the floor and snapped cold steel handcuffs onto her wrists behind her back.
"Victoria Wilmossen, you are under arrest for attempted child endangerment and assault," the officer stated.
Victoria struggled against the heavy metal cuffs, screaming wildly as they pulled her toward the door.
"You can't do this to me! You will hear from my high-priced divorce lawyer!" she shrieked.
Arthur glared at her cold-heartedly while the officers escorted her out to the waiting squad car.
"You are going to rot in prison for the rest of your miserable life!" Arthur called after her.
The heavy oak front doors slammed shut, bringing a quiet and peaceful silence back to the home.
Arthur turned toward Clara, who was comforting young Leo with soft, reassuring words.
He walked over to the brave maid and looked into her eyes with deep, profound gratitude.
"You saved my son's life today, Clara," Arthur said, his voice crackling with genuine emotion.
"You are no longer a maid in this house; you are part of our family now."
Arthur promised to provide Clara with full financial security, a promotion, and a lifetime estate position.
Leo hugged Clara tightly around her waist, feeling completely safe and secure once again.
Truth and brave protection had defeated cruelty, ensuring a bright, happy future for the innocent boy.