Two police officers arrived at the mansion front entrance shortly after.
They escorted Victoria out of the grand estate doors without incident.
She yelled angrily as she was led down the stone steps outside.
The foyer finally grew completely quiet and peaceful once again now.
Warm sunlight filled the room through the large spotless glass windows.
Arthur kneeled down on the polished floor right next to Leo.
He hugged his small son tightly against his navy suit jacket.
Arthur: I am so sorry I was not here sooner to protect you.
Leo: It is okay daddy, Elena took good care of me.
Arthur stood up and looked directly into Elena’s gentle eyes.
Arthur: You showed incredible bravery standing up to her like that today.
Elena: Anyone who cares about children would have done the same thing.
Arthur: Most people would have kept quiet to save their own job.
Elena: Doing the right thing is always more important than a job.
Arthur: Starting today, you are no longer just our house maid.
Elena looked surprised and wondered what Arthur meant by his words.
Elena: Sir, what are you suggesting for my role here?
Arthur: I want you to be Leo’s full-time head estate manager.
Arthur: You will oversee this house and receive triple your current salary.
Tears of deep relief filled Elena’s eyes as she smiled brightly.
Elena: I would be honored to accept that position, Mr. Sterling.
Leo cheered happily and jumped up and down on the rug.
Leo: Yay, Elena stays with us forever and ever now!
Arthur smiled genuinely for the first time in many long months.
The dark clouds over the Sterling mansion had finally cleared away.
Truth and loyalty had saved a young child’s bright happy future.