Arthur pulled Leo into his broad arms and held him tight against his suit coat.
Leo wrapped his arms around his father's neck and sobbed with deep overwhelming relief.
Arthur looked up at Martha who was brushing tears from her aged weathered cheeks.
Arthur: Thank you for standing up and saving my son Martha from this woman.
Martha: I would give my life before letting anyone harm this sweet boy Mr. Vance.
Arthur nodded with deep emotion and looked toward Victoria who was standing near the door.
Arthur: Why were you trying to drag him away to the carriage house Victoria?
Martha cleared her throat and stepped forward holding a small folder of paper documents.
Martha: I found these documents sitting on your study desk earlier this afternoon sir.
Arthur took the white papers from Martha's shaking hand and skimmed the printed text.
His eyes widened as he read the legal clauses written inside the secret contract.
Victoria had hired a crooked lawyer to draft changes to the family estate trust fund.
The papers transferred all control of the Vance corporate shares directly to Victoria alone.
It also cut Leo out of his mother's life insurance payout completely upon Arthur's death.
Arthur: You planned to steal my son's entire future and inheritance behind my back!
Victoria: That is just a financial safeguard for our future family business Arthur!
Arthur: You are a parasite who targeted my family when we were most vulnerable!
He tore the legal documents in half and threw the pieces onto the floor.
The paper scraps fluttered down like white snow over the polished marble floor tiles.
Victoria backed toward the open double front doors with her cheeks burning bright red.
Victoria: You need my social status to keep your family company on top Arthur!
Arthur: I need real human love and honest truth in my home not greed!
He pulled out his smartphone and dialed his head lawyer on speed dial immediately.
Arthur: Cancel all wedding venue contracts and revoke Victoria's security clearances right now.
He listened for a moment before looking up at Victoria with cold hard eyes.
Arthur: Also prepare a restraining order and file fraud charges with the police department.
Victoria's jaw dropped in absolute horror as she realized her entire life was ruined.
Her high society reputation would be shattered the moment this news broke open tomorrow.
Victoria: Arthur please do not do this to me think of my standing!
Arthur: You showed no mercy to a child so expect none from me today!
Two security guards from the front gate stepped into the bright spacious foyer quickly.
Arthur: Escort this woman off my property and ensure she never returns again.
The guards stood on either side of Victoria and gestured firmly toward the drive.
Guard: Walk this way ma'am without making any further trouble for the family.
Victoria adjusted her emerald dress with shaking fingers and walked out into the sun.
The heavy oak double doors slammed shut behind her with a deep final sound.