Arthur took a deep breath, looking down at the brave young waitress in her blue uniform.
Arthur: You risked your own job and safety to protect my boy today.
Arthur: Most people would have turned away and kept quiet to save themselves.
Sarah: I could never stand by and watch a child be hurt, sir.
Sarah: Leo deserves to be loved and protected by everyone around him.
Arthur knelt beside his son, picking up the silver pocket watch from the marble floor.
He gently placed the watch back into Leo's hands and kissed his forehead tenderly.
Arthur: I am so sorry I was not here to protect you, my brave boy.
Leo: Sarah saved me, Dad. She did not let Victoria hurt me.
Arthur: Yes, she did. She is a true hero to our family.
Arthur stood up and extended his hand to Sarah for a warm, respectful handshake.
Arthur: A catering waitress position is far beneath a woman of your character and bravery.
Arthur: I want to offer you a permanent position as the head estate manager of this house.
Arthur: You will oversee everything, and most importantly, help take care of Leo while I work.
Sarah gasped softly, her eyes filling with unexpected tears of overwhelming joy.
Sarah: Mr. Vance... I do not know what to say. That is so generous!
Arthur: You saved my son's life and exposed a dangerous threat to my home.
Arthur: You will have a generous salary, a full college fund for your future, and our complete trust.
Leo jumped up from the sofa and threw his small arms around Sarah's waist.
Leo: Please say yes, Sarah! Please stay with us forever!
Sarah wrapped her arms around the happy boy, smiling through her warm tears.
Sarah: I would be honored to stay and look after you, Leo.
The shadow of greed and cruelty was finally lifted from the grand estate for good.
Justice had been served swiftly, and a true defender had found a place where she belonged.