The heavy front doors clicked shut, leaving the grand foyer completely quiet and peaceful once again.
Richard took a deep breath and turned to face Elena, who was wiping away her tears.
He held the heavy brass box containing his mother's trust fund safely in his hands.
Richard: Elena, I cannot thank you enough for what you did here today.
Elena: You have always been very kind to me, sir, I was just doing my job.
Richard: You did far more than your job, you protected my family honor and legacy.
Richard walked over to his study and placed the heavy lockbox securely on his desk.
He unlocked the brass latch with his key and pulled out the legal trust fund contracts.
He immediately called his estate attorney on the speakerphone to report the incident.
Richard: Cancel Clara's credit cards and start the divorce lawyer proceedings right now.
Attorney: I will handle the legal paperwork right away, Mr. Sterling.
Richard: Also, prepare a new contract for my mother's charity trust fund immediately.
Richard looked up at Elena, who was standing politely near the doorway of the study.
Richard: I want to add a new clause to my family trust fund right today.
Elena: What kind of clause, Mr. Sterling?
Richard: I am appointing you as the official manager of the entire charitable fund.
Elena gasped in complete shock and covered her mouth with both of her hands.
Elena: Sir, I am just a maid, I do not know how to manage millions!
Richard: You have more honesty and integrity than anyone I have ever met in my life.
Richard: You will receive a full salary, a new home, and total funding for your daughter.