Within fifteen minutes, the loud sirens of local police cars sounded outside.
Red and blue lights flashed brightly through the mansion's stained glass entry door.
Two police officers entered the foyer, led inside by the mansion's chief butler.
Richard handed over the clear security camera footage directly to the lead officer.
He pressed charges for attempted destruction of valuable property and filing false reports.
Elena was escorted down the marble stairs in heavy iron handcuffs by the officers.
Her green gown was wrinkled and her high heels clicked loudly on the floor.
Elena: You will regret this day, Richard Vance, I will take half your wealth!
Richard: You will not get a single penny after what you attempted today, Elena.
The officers led Elena out the front door and placed her into the squad car.
The grand foyer fell quiet once again as the front doors were closed tight.
Richard walked over to Maria and handed her a folded envelope from his pocket.
Richard: This is a bonus check, and your monthly salary is doubled from today onward.
Maria: Thank you, Mr. Vance, I was only doing my duty to protect the child.
Richard: You did far more than your duty, you showed real integrity and courage.
Richard walked upstairs to the nursery room to check on his sleeping baby daughter.
He held his child close and promised to protect her from greedy people forever.
Maria swept the foyer floor one last time with a peaceful smile on her face.
She knew that honesty and kindness had prevailed over greed in this house.
The dark shadow over the Vance mansion had finally been cleared away for good.
The child's future inheritance was secure, and justice was served to everyone involved.