“I never left,” Leonardo said coldly. “I heard everything. You called my mother useless. You wished for her death so you could take my money.”
“I was stressed!” Camilla cried, grabbing his arm. “I was teaching her discipline!”
Leonardo tore his arm away.
“That’s not discipline. That’s cruelty.”
He turned to Lina, who was bowing in fear.
“Please forgive me, sir,” Lina whispered. “I was only protecting Señora.”
Leonardo took her hand.
“You protected my mother when someone with wealth and jewels could not.”
He faced the arriving security guards.
“Remove Camilla immediately. She is banned from this house forever. Throw out everything she owns here.”
Camilla screamed as she was dragged away, but Leonardo did not look back.
Who Truly Belonged
Leonardo turned to Lina.
“From today on,” he said, “you are no longer a cleaner. You are Head Housekeeper and my mother’s personal caregiver. I will triple your salary—and build a home for your family.”
Lina collapsed to her knees, sobbing with gratitude.
From that day forward, peace returned to the mansion.
Rosalinda was cared for with genuine love.
And Leonardo learned the truth he had nearly missed:
True beauty is not found in polished smiles or diamonds—but in a heart that protects the vulnerable when no one is watching.
