Two weeks passed since the day Victoria was led away in handcuffs.
The summer sun beamed brightly through the spotless windows of the mansion.
Leo sat at the dining table, painting a beautiful new wooden frame.
Inside the new frame was the restored picture of his beloved mother.
Richard walked into the room carrying a stack of legal documents.
He sat down beside his son and smiled warmly for the first time.
Richard: The divorce is final, and the court granted full protection orders.
Leo: Is she ever coming back here again, Father?
Richard: No, Leo. She will be serving time for her actions.
Richard explained how Victoria's assets were seized to cover her debts.
She had lost her social standing, her money, and her freedom entirely.
Maria entered the room holding a tray of fresh lemonade and snacks.
She placed the glasses on the table and smiled at the boy.
Richard: Maria, please sit down with us for a quick moment.
Maria looked surprised but pulled out a chair across from Richard.
Maria: Is everything alright with the household management, Mr. Vance?
Richard: Everything is better than it has ever been in years.
Richard pushed a new legal document across the table toward Maria.
Maria looked down at the title of the official estate document.
It named Maria as the official primary estate manager and guardian trustee.
Her salary was tripled, and she was given permanent residence rights.
Richard: You showed more loyalty and love to Leo than anyone else.
Maria: I do not know what to say, Mr. Vance. Thank you!
Tears of joy welled up in Maria's eyes as she read.
Leo jumped out of his chair and hugged Maria around her waist.
Leo: You are going to stay with us forever now, Maria!
Maria: I will always be here to take care of you, sweet child.
Richard watched his son laugh with genuine happiness for the first time.
The mansion was no longer a cold place of greed and secrets.
It was now a home filled with trust, love, and true loyalty.
Leo placed his finished picture frame on the fireplace mantel proudly.
His mother's smiling face looked back at him in the warm light.
Justice had been served, and truth had finally won the long battle.