Mark walked past Victoria and headed back down the long hallway.
Victoria ran after him, her high heels sliding on the hardwood floor.
Victoria: Mark, listen to me, we can go to family counseling!
Mark: The time for talking ended the moment you locked that door.
They reached the top of the grand marble staircase again.
Down below in the foyer, Elena was holding baby Leo safely.
Two security guards from the front gate had just stepped into the foyer.
Mark looked down at the guards and gave them a firm nod.
Mark: Escort Mrs. Vance to her room so she can pack one suitcase.
Mark: She has thirty minutes to leave this property permanently.
Victoria: You cannot treat me like a criminal in my own home!
Mark: This is my home, paid for entirely by my family trust.
The two security guards walked up the wide marble stairs with calm expressions.
They stood politely on either side of Victoria on the wide landing.
Security Guard: Please step this way, ma'am, let us make this easy.
Victoria glared at Mark with complete bitter hatred in her eyes.
Victoria: You will regret choosing a common maid over me, Mark!
Mark: She showed more love for my son in one day than you ever did.
Victoria turned around angrily and marched toward the master suite.
The two guards followed close behind her to ensure she packed quickly.
Mark walked down the grand staircase with steady heavy steps.
He walked across the white marble floor toward Elena and his baby.
Elena looked up at him with deep concern in her soft brown eyes.
Elena: Are you going to be okay, Mister Mark?
Mark: I am fine, Elena, thanks to your incredible bravery today.
Mark reached out and gently took baby Leo back into his arms.
The baby cooed happily and patted Mark's cheek with his tiny hand.
Mark felt tears of pure relief warm the corners of his tired eyes.
He looked at Elena who was still standing near the yellow bucket.
Mark: You will never have to scrub another floor in this house again.
Elena: Sir? Am I fired from my position?
Mark: No, Elena, I am offering you a new permanent position today.
Mark: I want you to be Leo's full-time head nanny starting right now.
Elena gasped softly and placed her hand over her fast-beating heart.