Richard Vance took a step back as his hands began to shake uncontrollably.
He looked from Julian's furious face to Sarah, who stood proudly beside her brother.
Richard: Julian, let us step into your office and discuss this matter privately.
Julian: There is nothing private about your systematic theft and cruel greed, Richard.
Julian pulled out his cell phone and pressed the speakerphone button on the screen.
The voice of the lead detective from the financial crimes division echoed into the room.
Detective: Mr. Sterling, officers are arriving at your property address right now.
Richard: Julian, please stop this right now! We can settle this money issue quietly today!
Julian: You left my sister to starve while you lived in luxury on stolen family funds.
Two uniformed police officers walked through the front doors of the mansion.
They approached Richard Vance and immediately placed his arms behind his grey suit jacket.
The sharp click of metal handcuffs sounded loudly across the polished marble entry hall.
Officer: Richard Vance, you are under arrest for grand larceny, fraud, and embezzlement.
Richard glared at Julian with pure venom in his eyes as he was led toward the door.
Richard: You are ruining my long career over a foolish domestic worker!
Julian stepped right up to the corrupt lawyer before he was taken away.
Julian: She is not just a worker, she is my sister, and you will pay for every penny.
The officers led the shouting attorney out down the front stone steps into the police car.
The front doors clicked shut, leaving the grand house quiet and peaceful once again.
Sarah looked at Julian with deep gratitude and relief shining through her green eyes.
Sarah: Thank you for standing up for me when nobody else ever did, Julian.
Julian: You never have to thank me for doing what is right for my own family.
Julian led Sarah back toward the comfortable living room sofa and sat down beside her.
He reached down and gently touched baby Owen's soft little hand with his finger.
Julian: The corporate lawyers are restoring your complete inheritance money immediately.
Sarah: I still cannot believe this entire day is real and not a crazy dream.
Julian: It is completely real, and your life changes starting right this second.
Sarah: What should we do next about my mother and our living situation?
Julian: First, we are buying all the best formula and clothes for little Owen today.
Sarah laughed through her soft tears, feeling a huge weight lift off her shoulders forever.