Two police cruisers pulled into the circular driveway with red and blue lights flashing against the pristine white mansion walls[cite: 1]. Officers stepped out, immediately placing handcuffs on Victoria as she continued to shriek curses at the mansion[cite: 1].
Inside the grand foyer, Arthur stood beside the chief of police, handing over a encrypted flash drive containing the complete video archives[cite: 1].
Police Captain: "Mr. Morelli, this video footage is as clear as day. We have evidence of felony child endangerment, third-degree assault on your domestic worker, and fraud."[cite: 1]
Arthur: "I want the maximum penalty pressed, Captain. No bail, no plea deals."[cite: 1]
Police Captain: "Given the child's age and the severity of the bruises shown on camera, she is facing up to fifteen years in state prison."[cite: 1]
Arthur: "Make sure her father receives a copy of the indictment before the evening news hits."[cite: 1]
As the police car drove away, taking Victoria toward the county jail, silence returned to the sunlit mansion[cite: 1].
Arthur walked slowly up the marble staircase toward the nursery[cite: 1]. He knocked gently on the heavy oak door[cite: 1].
Arthur: "Elena, it's me. You can open up."[cite: 1]
The lock clicked, and Elena opened the door[cite: 1]. She had applied an ice pack to her cheek, and baby Leo was fast asleep in her arms, breathing peacefully[cite: 1].
Elena: "Is she gone, Mr. Morelli?"[cite: 1]
Arthur: "She's under arrest. She will never step foot near my family again."[cite: 1]
Elena let out a long breath of relief, stepping back to let Arthur enter[cite: 1].
Arthur: "Elena... I don't know how to apologize to you. I brought that monster into this house, and you took the brunt of her violence to keep my son safe."[cite: 1]
Elena: "You don't need to apologize, sir. Mrs. Sarah trusted me to care for Leo before she passed away. I would never let anyone hurt him."[cite: 1]
Arthur: "You showed more bravery today than anyone I have ever known."[cite: 1]
Arthur pulled an envelope from his jacket pocket and placed it on the nursery table[cite: 1].
Elena: "What is this, Mr. Morelli?"[cite: 1]
Arthur: "Starting today, your employment as a maid is terminated."[cite: 1]
Elena's eyes widened in panic, her hands trembling as she looked up[cite: 1].
Elena: "Sir... please! Don't fire me! Where will I go?"[cite: 1]
Arthur: "You're not fired, Elena. You're being promoted."[cite: 1]