The officers escorted Victoria out of the mansion, her loud shrieks fading as the police cruiser door slammed shut in the driveway.
Officer Harris: Mr. Hayes, we’ll need a copy of that video file transferred to our forensic unit today.
Brandon: I’ve already sent the encrypted file to your department email, Officer. My legal team is filing a formal restraint order as well.
Officer Harris: Very good, sir. Is the child uninjured?
Brandon: Thanks to Elena’s quick instincts, he doesn't have a single scratch on him.
Officer Harris nodded respectfully, exiting the front doors to finalize the arrest report outside.
Brandon turned around to see Elena holding baby Lucas, who had finally stopped crying and was softly cooing in her arms.
Brandon: Elena... I don't even know how to begin to thank you.
Elena: You don't have to thank me, Mr. Hayes. I love these children like my own family. I saw him falling and I just moved.
Brandon: You saved my son’s life today. Starting tomorrow, I’m doubling your salary, and I want you to stay on as the head estate manager.
Elena: Oh... Mr. Hayes, that’s too generous!
Brandon: It’s not generous enough. You protected my family when the person I trusted tried to destroy it.
Chloe walked over, wrapping her arms around Elena’s waist and hugging her tightly.
Chloe: Thank you for catching my little brother, Elena.
Elena: Always, sweetie. Always.
Brandon pulled both of his children and Elena into a tight embrace in the middle of the foyer, looking up at the empty staircase landing with a deep sense of relief.
The dark deception was finally over, and his family was safe at last.
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