Julianne: The police?! You called the cops on your own wife?!
Christopher: I called the Chief of Police five minutes before I walked through those doors.
Julianne: Christopher, please! We can work this out privately! Think about the reputation of your company!
Christopher: My company's reputation means nothing compared to my son's safety.
The heavy front doors opened again, and two uniformed police officers walked into the grand hallway[cite: 1].
Officer Hayes: Mr. Vance? We received your emergency dispatch call regarding child endangerment and assault.
Christopher: Thank you for coming so quickly, Officer. The suspect is standing right there.
Julianne: Officer, this is a huge misunderstanding! I'm Mrs. Vance! My husband is having a psychotic episode!
Officer Hayes: Ma'am, we've already received the digital video feed sent from Mr. Vance's security detail. We watched the incident on the way over.
Julianne: That video is edited! It's an AI fake!
Officer Hayes: Turn around and place your hands behind your back, ma'am.
The second officer stepped forward, grabbing Julianne’s wrists and snapping heavy steel handcuffs into place around her arms[cite: 1].
Julianne: Get your filthy hands off me! Do you know who my family is?!
Officer Hayes: You have the right to remain silent, Mrs. Vance. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
Julianne: Christopher! Tell them to stop! You're making a huge mistake!
Christopher: The only mistake I made was bringing a venomous snake like you into my home.
Julianne: I hate you! I hate that stupid baby! I hope he grows up to despise you!
Christopher: Take her away, Officer.
The police officers escorted Julianne down the checkered marble hallway, her high heels clicking loudly until the heavy front doors slammed shut behind them[cite: 1].
The house fell into a deep, peaceful silence. Christopher let out a long, heavy breath, resting his hands on his knees as the adrenaline slowly left his body[cite: 1].
Elena: Mr. Vance? Are you alright?
Christopher: I'm fine, Elena. How is Leo?
Elena: He’s calmed down now, sir. The poor little thing was just terrified.
Christopher walked over to Elena and took Leo back into his arms, kissing the baby’s red cheeks gently[cite: 1].
Christopher: Elena, look at your cheek. She hit you hard.
Elena: It’s just a small bruise, sir. I’m just glad I was here to stop her before she hurt him worse.
Christopher: You risked your safety for my son. Most people would have turned a blind eye to keep their job.
Elena: I could never turn a blind eye to a hurting child, Mr. Vance.
Christopher: Starting today, your salary is tripled, Elena. You are no longer just the maid in this house. I want you to be Leo's primary caregiver and head manager of the estate.
Elena: Mr. Vance... that’s too much! I was just doing my duty!
Christopher: You protected my family when I wasn't here to do it myself. You deserve far more than that.