Clara: You... you recorded me?!
Gabriel: Yes. And the file is already uploaded to my attorney's cloud server.
Clara: Delete it! Gabriel, delete that video right now!
Gabriel: If you leave quietly right now, I won't hand that tape over to the police department for criminal assault charges.
Clara took a step back, her hands shaking as the reality of her position sank in.
Clara: You would put me in jail?!
Gabriel: You burned a girl's hands on purpose. That is a crime, Clara.
Dr. Harrison: I am required by law to report severe burn injuries caused by intentional acts, Gabriel.
Clara: Doctor, stay out of this!
Gabriel: Nine minutes left, Clara. Go upstairs and pack.
Two large, uniformed security guards stepped into the lounge from the main corridor.
Security Guard: Mr. Sterling, you requested us?
Gabriel: Escort Miss Clara upstairs. Make sure she only takes her personal clothing. None of the jewelry or gifts purchased with my cards leave this house.
Security Guard: Yes, sir. Ma'am, please follow us.
Clara: Don't touch me! Get your hands off me!
Clara glared at Elena one last time, her face twisted with pure hatred.
Clara: You ruined my life, you pathetic little servant!
Gabriel: She didn't ruin your life, Clara. Your own cruelty did that.
The security guards firmly guided Clara out of the room and up the grand marble staircase as she screamed obscenities down the hallway.
Dr. Harrison finished wrapping the soft white gauze around Elena's hands.
Dr. Harrison: Keep these clean and dry. I'll leave this antibiotic ointment with Mrs. Gable.
Elena: Thank you so much, Doctor.
Gabriel: Mrs. Gable, please take Dr. Harrison to his car and make sure he is paid double for coming on short notice.
Mrs. Gable: Right away, Mr. Sterling.
Once the room cleared, Gabriel sat down on the chair across from Elena, his expression changing from rage to deep concern.
Gabriel: How are you feeling, Elena?
Elena: The cold cream helps a lot, sir. I'm just so sorry for causing all this trouble...
Gabriel: Stop apologizing. You didn't cause anything.