Valeria realized she had lost all power, respect, and influence within her own family circle.
She turned on her heel and hurried up the carpeted stairs without saying another word.
The loud sound of her bedroom door slamming echoed throughout the high-ceilinged mansion hall.
The guests slowly began to leave the main room, clearly ashamed of their initial reactions.
Daniel walked over to Elena and sat down in the chair next to her side.
Daniel: I am deeply sorry for the terrible way my sister treated you today, Elena.
Elena: You do not need to apologize, Mr. Daniel. You saved my life and reputation.
Daniel: You are a valuable member of our household, and you deserve complete respect.
He reached into his leather briefcase and pulled out a clean set of legal documents.
Daniel: Starting today, you are promoted to the position of head estate manager here.
Elena looked at the paper with wide eyes, completely shocked by his sudden generous offer.
Elena: Head estate manager? But I am just a maid with basic training, sir.
Daniel: You are honest, loyal, and hardworking. That is what matters most to me.
He placed a golden pen in her hand and pointed to the signature line below.
Daniel: This position comes with full health benefits and a triple salary increase for you.
Elena: Triple my salary? That would cover all my baby's needs for years to come!
Daniel: You earned it through your integrity, while others proved they were unfit to lead.
Tears of genuine joy filled Elena's eyes as she signed her name on the line.
She knew that her child's future was now completely secure and safe from financial hardship.
Elena: I will work as hard as I can to prove your trust was well placed.
Daniel: I know you will, Elena. Now take the rest of the week off with pay.
She smiled warmly and patted her unborn baby, feeling a deep sense of relief inside.
Two hours later, Valeria carried her luggage down the stairs under the guard's quiet watch.
She looked around the grand mansion hall one last time with a heavy, regretful heart.
Her pride had cost her her home, her position, and the trust of her own brother.
She walked out through the heavy front doors into the afternoon sun without a word.