The guards led Victoria up the stairs right away.
Her loud voice echoed through the tall hallway ceiling.
Then the heavy wooden doors upstairs closed with bang.
Silence returned to the big bright white foyer finally.
Julian walked over to Elena and sat beside her.
He took her warm hands inside his strong fingers.
Julian: I am so sorry I was away long.
Elena: You came back just in time, Julian.
Julian: Why did you not call my phone earlier?
Elena: She took my phone away on Monday.
Elena: She said she would fire the other staff.
Julian wiped a fresh tear from her soft cheek.
Julian: You were trying to protect everyone else here.
Elena: I wanted to keep our home peaceful, Julian.
Julian: You are the bravest woman I ever knew.
Ten minutes later, the city police car arrived outside.
Two officers walked into the grand marble hallway together.
Julian handed them a small digital drive of video.
He showed them the bank transfer receipts on paper.
The officers went upstairs to get Victoria right away.
They brought her down in official heavy silver handcuffs.
Her head was lowered as she walked past Elena.
Victoria: Please, Elena, tell them to stop this!
Elena looked at Victoria with steady calm clear eyes.
Elena: You must take responsibility for your actions.
Victoria: I gave you a roof over your head!
Elena: You treated human beings like simple objects.
The police led Victoria out the large front door.
The bright police lights flashed through the front glass.
The heavy dark doors closed tight behind her back.
The grand mansion felt light and peaceful at last.
Julian wrapped a soft warm blanket around Elena's shoulders.
Julian: Let us pack your things from attic room.
Julian: You belong in the master bedroom with me.
Elena: I just want to rest with you.
Julian: You will rest for as long as needed.