By that afternoon, the quiet mansion felt peaceful for the first time in months.
Richard sat at his large oak desk inside the primary home office space.
His family estate lawyer sat across from him reading through the revised documents.
Lawyer: The divorce papers and criminal charges are filed with the county court.
Richard: Make sure she never gets a single dollar from this estate ever again.
Lawyer: The police video logs and balcony security footage make this open and shut.
Richard signed his name firmly on the last page of the legal file.
He stood up from his desk and walked over to call Elena into the room.
Elena walked in holding a warm bottle for young baby Leo in her hands.
Richard: Elena, please sit down, we need to discuss your future here.
Elena sat down on the soft leather chair with a slightly nervous expression.
Elena: Did I do something wrong with the schedule, Mr. Vance?
Richard: You did everything right when my own wife tried to destroy my family.
Richard pulled out a fresh legal contract from his desk drawer gently.
Richard: I am naming you the official head guardian and household director today.
Elena looked down at the document and saw a substantial salary offer listed.
The contract also included full college tuition coverage for her own young daughter.
Elena: Mr. Vance, this is far too generous for doing my normal duty.
Richard: You protected my son's life and secured his whole future today, Elena.
Tears of deep joy filled Elena's eyes as she signed her clean signature.
She held baby Leo close as the happy infant let out a soft quiet laugh.
Justice had prevailed inside the house through honesty and brave action.