Elena lifted the small boy up close to her left shoulder without any hesitation.
She whispered a very quiet word directly into the baby's soft ear.
Nico's loud crying stopped instantly, leaving the giant hallway completely quiet.
The baby took one long breath, rested his soft head down, and closed his small eyes.
Arthur stood frozen in total shock as he stared at his quiet, resting child.
The two security guards near the doorway looked at each other in complete surprise.
Arthur: He's silent...
Elena: He was just missing a very familiar rhythm, sir.
Arthur reached out a shaking hand to touch his son's smooth, quiet cheek.
Arthur: How did you do that so quickly?
Elena: Some babies remember faint sounds from their very early days, Mr. Verruchi.
Arthur looked deeply into Elena's serious eyes and felt a strange chill run through him.
He realized that this simple maid was not just an ordinary home helper at all.
Arthur: What do you mean by that, Elena?
Elena: Mr. Verruchi... I need to ask you something about your son.
Arthur gestured toward his private office down the bright, sunny glass hallway.
Arthur: Walk with me into the study right now.
Elena held the sleeping baby gently as she followed the tall businessman inside.
Arthur closed the heavy wooden door behind them to ensure complete privacy for their talk.
He sat down behind his dark wooden desk and gestured toward a comfortable soft chair.
Elena remained standing near the window, cradling the peaceful child lovingly in her arms.
Arthur: Where did you learn how to soothe my son like that?
Elena: I used to work at the hospital in your old hometown three years ago.
Arthur's eyes widened when he heard her mention his quiet small hometown.
Arthur: That was where my late wife gave birth to Nico before she passed away.
Elena: Yes, sir, and that is where the truth was kept away from you.
Arthur stood up quickly from his big chair, his face showing sudden deep concern.
Arthur: What truth are you talking about right now?
Elena: Your biological child did not die in that clinic three years ago, sir.