Along with the key, a flash drive and several folded corporate financial papers dropped out.
Enzo picked up the papers and read the top lines with a growing scowl.
They were secret bids for an upcoming city land contract worth fifty million dollars.
Victoria had been planning to sell the private information to Enzo's main business rival.
Enzo: You did not just lie to me, you tried to ruin my family.
Victoria burst into fake tears and tried to reach out for Enzo's hands again.
Victoria: Enzo, please, my father forced me to do it for his company!
Enzo: You tried to destroy an innocent girl's life tonight just to cover yourself.
He turned away from her with complete disgust and called the local police department.
Enzo: Officers are on their way to arrest you for corporate espionage and theft.
Victoria screamed in anger as the two security guards held her arms firmly.
The guests shook their heads in shame as Victoria was escorted out the doors.
Her loud screaming faded down the long hallway until the front doors slammed shut.
The entire ballroom remained silent as everyone looked at Enzo and young Lily.
Enzo turned back to Lily and knelt down in front of her gently.
Enzo: You showed incredible courage standing up to her in front of everyone.
Lily: My mother taught me that truth is always worth more than fear.
Enzo smiled warmly for the very first time during that long tense evening.
Enzo: Your mother raised a very strong and honest daughter, Lily.
He stood up and addressed the entire crowd of guests standing around them.
Enzo: Tonight showed me who truly deserves respect and trust inside this house.
He called his head manager over and gave clear instructions in front of everyone.
Enzo: Lily is no longer a maid at this estate starting right now.