Arthur did not hesitate for even a single second to take decisive action.
He raised his phone to his ear and dialed the police emergency number immediately.
Arthur: I need officers at the Sterling estate right away for an attempted murder.
The sound of loud police sirens echoed down the long driveway ten minutes later.
Two patrol cars pulled up directly onto the front courtyard with flashing lights.
Officers rushed past the grand entrance and caught Victoria near the side gate.
They placed tight metal handcuffs around her wrists before she could escape.
Victoria screamed and complained loudly as they escorted her to the police car.
She lost her claim to the family fortune and faced long years in prison.
Arthur sat beside Julian on the warm living room couch inside the house.
Paramedics checked Julian over and confirmed that he was completely unharmed and safe.
Arthur turned to Clara, who was wrapped in a warm dry blanket by the fireplace.
He walked over to the brave maid with tears pooling in his tired eyes.
Arthur: You saved my son's life when I was too blind to see the truth.
Clara: I only did what was right, Mr. Sterling.
Arthur shook her hand tightly and made a promise that changed her life forever.
He doubled her salary on the spot and promoted her to house manager.
He also set up a trust fund to ensure Clara's future was fully secure.
Julian smiled warmly at Clara across the bright and peaceful living room.
The dark shadows over the Sterling home had finally been cleared away forever.