Within fifteen minutes, two police cruisers arrived at the estate front gates.
The officers stepped inside the grand foyer with dark, serious expressions.
Arthur handed the flash drive directly to the lead police officer in charge.
Arthur: This video evidence proves child endangerment and physical assault.
Officer: We will review this file immediately, Mr. Vance.
The lead officer plugged the drive into his portable police tablet device.
He watched the footage of Clara pushing young Leo down the staircase.
The officer looked up at Clara with stern, uncompromising eyes.
Officer: Clara Vance, you are under arrest for child endangerment.
Clara: This is a mistake! My lawyer will destroy all of you!
The officer pulled out steel handcuffs and snapped them onto her wrists.
Clara struggled against the cold metal cuffs while yelling loud threats.
Victoria stood near the stair rail, watching the scene calmly and quietly.
She felt a deep sense of justice and relief for young Leo.
The police officers also searched Clara's personal large leather purse nearby.
Inside, they found the missing antique diamond jewelry box belonging to late wife.
Officer: We are adding grand larceny charges to her arrest report.
Clara: That jewelry was a gift to me from my husband!
Arthur: I never gave you my late wife's precious family heirlooms.
The officers began leading the screaming woman toward the front double doors.
Her expensive green gown dragged uselessly across the marble entryway floor.
She looked back at Victoria with eyes full of utter bitter defeat.
Clara: You ruined everything, you miserable, worthless maid!
Victoria: Truth and love always protect this home from wicked hearts.
The heavy front doors closed behind the officers and the arrested woman.
The grand mansion suddenly returned to a peaceful, quiet, calm state.
Arthur turned toward Victoria and bowed his head with profound respect.
Arthur: I can never fully repay you for saving my son today.
Victoria: I only did what any decent human being would do, sir.
Arthur: You did far more than your duty, Victoria, you saved us.
He walked over to the staircase and sat on the bottom step.
The heavy weight of recent events finally settled onto his broad shoulders.
He realized how close he had come to losing everything he cherished.