By late afternoon, the family attorney had arrived to file official court documents.
The police were notified, and the security footage was handed over as evidence.
Victoria would face legal consequences for putting a minor child in danger.
Arthur sat down with Elena in his quiet home office room later that evening.
He opened a desk drawer and pulled out an official legal contract document.
Arthur: I am restructuring my estate and staff contracts today, Elena.
Arthur: I am promoting you to head manager of this entire property.
Arthur: Your salary will be tripled, starting immediately this week.
Elena gasped in absolute disbelief at the generous proposal before her.
Elena: Mr. Vance, that is far too much!
Arthur: You risked your own life to save my child today.
Arthur: No amount of money can ever truly repay what you did.
Arthur: Plus, Lily trusts you more than anyone else in this world.
Elena felt warm tears of joy spilling down her soft pink cheeks.
She signed the new contract with a steady and proud hand.
She knew her life was changing for the better in this moment.
She would never have to worry about her financial stability ever again.
Later that evening, Arthur and Elena sat down for dinner together with Lily.
The atmosphere inside the dining room was warm, light, and filled with laughter.
The cold shadow that Victoria had brought into the house was completely gone.
Lily giggled merrily as she ate her mashed potatoes with a spoon.
Arthur looked across the table at Elena with a genuine, warm smile.
Arthur: Thank you for bringing happiness back into our lives, Elena.
Elena: I am just happy we are all safe and together.
They raised their glasses in a quiet toast to bright new beginnings ahead.