The police arrived ten minutes later to arrest Victoria for endangerment.
She was led away from the mansion gates in heavy steel handcuffs.
Arthur sat in the warm living room with baby Leo sleeping safely.
Clara brought a warm cup of tea and set it on the table.
Arthur: Please sit down with me, Clara.
Clara sat on the edge of the leather sofa quietly.
Arthur: I was blind to that woman's evil intentions for months.
Clara: She was very clever at hiding her true nature, sir.
Arthur: You risked your own safety to protect my motherless child.
Clara: I love baby Leo like he was my own flesh and blood.
Arthur smiled genuinely for the first time in many months.
He reached into his desk drawer and pulled out a thick document.
Arthur: I am promoting you to head manager of this entire estate.
Arthur: You will oversee all house staff and baby Leo's daily care.
Clara: Sir, that is too much, I am just a maid.
Arthur: You are the guardian angel of this family, Clara.
Arthur: Your salary will be tripled starting effective today.
Clara felt tears of genuine joy fill her eyes as she nodded.
She knew that baby Leo would grow up surrounded by real love.
Justice had prevailed in the grand mansion on the hill that day.
The wicked stepmother was gone, and safety was restored forever.