Within two hours, two police officers arrived at the luxury estate to investigate the incident.
Mark sat in his private office while Sarah provided a full statement about what she witnessed.
The officers took notes carefully as Sarah described the exact sequence of events on the balcony.
Meanwhile, Mark hired a private investigator to look into Evelyn's background immediately.
The investigation revealed that Evelyn had massive hidden debts from gambling overseas.
She had recently learned about Mark's family trust fund and his life insurance policy setup.
If anything happened to the child, Evelyn stood to inherit a massive financial fortune.
Mark sat at his heavy oak desk with his head resting in his hands, deeply shaken.
He realized he had married a woman who only cared about his money and status.
The police officers placed Evelyn under arrest right in the middle of the grand foyer.
She screamed and shouted threats as the metal handcuffs clicked around her wrists.
Mark did not even look at her as she was escorted out to the waiting police car.
He walked over to the nursery where Sarah was gently rocking Lily in the wooden crib.
Mark: You saved more than just a life today, Sarah.
Sarah: I only did what any decent person would do for a child, sir.
Mark looked at the quiet maid with newfound respect and deep gratitude.
He realized that true loyalty comes from the heart, not from a legal contract.
He promised himself that he would protect his daughter from any harm in the future.