Mark looked closely at the high definition video feed playing on his phone screen.
He saw Sarah standing near the second floor balcony railing with young Lily.
The balcony overlooked the grand foyer with its hard white marble tile flooring.
Sarah appeared to be arguing with the small child over something on the balcony.
She grabbed Lily by her small shoulder and pulled her near the railing aggressive.
Mark did not hesitate for a single second and slammed his car into reverse.
He drove back up the long driveway as fast as his vehicle could go.
He sprinted through the heavy front doors of the mansion into the foyer.
The sound of his dress shoes echoed loudly against the tall polished walls.
Up on the balcony Sarah was shouting directly into Lily's small terrified face.
Sarah: You need to tell your father that you want me to manage your trust fund!
Lily: No, daddy said that money is for my college!
Sarah: You will do what I tell you or you will be very sorry!
Lily: Stop grabbing my arm, you are hurting me!
Sarah: Be quiet right now before someone hears you crying!
Mark felt a wave of absolute fury rush through his entire body at once.
He realized Sarah was only using his family to get control of the money.
Her cruel greed had finally revealed her true dark intentions toward his child.
Sarah suddenly shoved Lily backward against the low decorative railing of the balcony.
The little girl lost her balance and slipped backward toward the high drop.
Lily let out a shrill scream of terror as she fell over the edge.
Mark reacted with incredible speed and dove across the slick marble floor beneath.
He slid on his knees and caught Lily firmly in his strong outstretched arms.
The impact knocked the breath from his lungs as he held her tightly.
Lily trembled violently against his chest as she sobbed into his expensive suit.
Lily: Daddy, I was so scared!
Mark: I have got you, baby, you are completely safe now.