Victoria tried to speak, but no sound came out of her throat.
She clutched her expensive designer handbag tightly against her shaking waist.
Arthur: If you are not off my property in one minute, I call police!
Victoria turned around and ran out the front doors as fast as she could.
The heavy oak doors slammed shut behind her, echoing through the vast home.
Arthur let out a long, shuddering breath and looked down at his daughter.
Lily's crying had turned into small, soft hiccups against his shoulder.
Arthur turned his attention back to Elena, who was still sitting on floor.
She was rubbing her bruised knee where she had hit the marble floor.
Arthur knelt down beside her and placed a gentle hand on her shoulder.
Arthur: Are you hurt, Elena?
Elena: I am fine, sir. Just a few small bruises.
Arthur: You saved my daughter's life today.
Arthur: I don't even want to think about what could have happened.
Elena: I would do anything to protect little Lily, Mr. Vance.
Arthur helped Elena stand up gently and guided her toward the living sofa.
He poured a glass of cold water and handed it to the shaking woman.
Arthur: You are far more than just an employee in this home.
Arthur: You are family to us.
Elena took a small sip of the water and smiled softly through tears.
She looked at little Lily, who was reaching her hands out toward her.
Elena took the girl into her arms and hugged her close again.
She felt a tremendous sense of relief washing over her heart.
The dangerous threat that had loomed over the family was finally gone.
Arthur sat down across from them, his eyes filled with profound gratitude.
He pulled out his phone again to make a call to his family lawyer.
He wanted to make sure Victoria could never come near his estate again.
He was going to file a formal restraining order against her immediately.
The legal protection would ensure his daughter's complete safety moving forward forever.