By late afternoon, news of the shocking court trial dominated every local news channel.
Arthur sat in his private study with Thomas while Elena rocked little Leo.
Thomas: Police detectives just searched Julian Croft's investment offices in the financial district.
Arthur: Did they find the fraudulent legal documents they created together?
Thomas: They found forged adoption papers and altered life insurance beneficiary forms.
Elena set down the baby bottle and looked at the stack of legal papers.
Elena: They were planning to send little Leo to a private orphanage overseas.
Thomas: Yes, once Arthur was removed, Victoria would claim full control of the trust.
Arthur: I was blind to her deception for over two whole years.
Elena: She hid her real character very well behind expensive clothes and smiles.
The front door doorbell rang loudly, echoing through the wide marble foyer hallways.
Arthur walked to the front door and opened it to reveal a detective squad.
Detective Miller: Mr. Vance, we need a quick statement regarding Victoria's bank accounts.
Arthur: Please come inside, Detective. What did your financial team discover?
Detective Miller: She transferred over two million dollars from your account yesterday morning.
Arthur closed his eyes in deep disgust at the sheer extent of her betrayal.
Arthur: I do not care about the money as long as Leo is safe.
Detective Miller: The funds have been frozen by federal banking authorities already today.
Thomas: That means her bail request will be denied due to high flight risk.
Detective Miller: Exactly. She will remain in county lockup until the final criminal trial.
Elena brought cold glasses of ice water for the working police detectives.
Detective Miller: Miss Elena, your fast reactions saved a young child's life last night.
Elena: I only listened to my heart and acted as fast as I could.
Detective Miller: The city police chief wants to award you a medal for bravery.
Elena: That is very kind, sir, but keeping Leo safe is my only reward.
Arthur looked at Elena with deep admiration and tears swelling in his eyes.
Arthur: You have done more for this family than anyone ever has before.
Thomas: Tomorrow we finalize the full divorce decree and sole custody court papers.
Arthur: Make sure she never gets within five hundred yards of my child again.
The detective nodded firmly, wrote his final notes, and departed into the evening.
Arthur sat down beside Elena and took her hand in deep, genuine gratitude.
Arthur: You are the true guardian angel of this home, Elena.