The heavy front doors of the luxury mansion swung open violently.
Marcus stepped into the house, holding a briefcase in his left hand.
He heard the loud, hysterical crying of his child instantly.
He dropped his briefcase onto the floor with a heavy thud.
Rapid running footsteps echoed down the long marble corridor as he charged in.
Marcus saw Victoria standing over Elena with her hand raised to strike.
He saw Elena cowering against the wall, clutching little Lily tight to her chest.
The baby's face was covered in tears, her tiny chest heaving with deep sobs.
A wave of pure rage washed over Marcus as he realized what was happening.
Marcus: How dare you!
Marcus closed the distance between them in three long strides.
Victoria turned around quickly, her face pale as she realized who was standing there.
She tried to adjust her golden satin dress and wipe the scratch on her face.
Victoria: Marcus! Thank goodness you are here!
Victoria: This crazy maid just attacked me and took the baby!
Marcus: Shut your mouth right now, Victoria!
Marcus looked down at his daughter's red, bruised skin on her wrists.
He saw the absolute terror in the eyes of his faithful maid, Elena.
He realized in a single second that he had brought a monster into his home.
Elena: Mr. Sterling, please... she was dragging her across the floor!
Marcus: I see it, Elena. I see everything now.
Victoria stepped toward Marcus, reaching out to grab his dark suit sleeve.
Victoria: She is lying to you, darling! You have to believe me!
Marcus shoved her hand away with total disgust.
Marcus: Get away from my child!
Victoria: You can't speak to me like that! I am your wife!
Marcus: You are nothing to this family anymore!
Marcus: Get out of my house before I have you arrested!
The quiet mansion hall felt heavy with extreme tension and anger.
Victoria staggered back, shocked by the force of his words and his total fury.