Victoria raised her voice louder so nearby guests could hear her angry words.
She pointed a long manicured finger directly at the small boy's medical equipment.
Elena held Mateo closer to her chest to shield him from the cruelty.
The boy held his tiny oxygen monitor tightly with his shaking hands today.
Guests stopped their conversation to turn and watch the sudden dramatic scene unfold.
Victoria felt embarrassed that a maid refused to follow her harsh demands quickly.
She reached out to grab Elena's arm to force her out the door.
Elena stood firm on the cold marble floor and refused to move back.
Victoria: Take this noisy machine and leave through the back door right now!
Elena: Don't touch him, he can't hear you!
Victoria: Then he shouldn't be here at all among important rich people!
Elena: I would protect him again no matter what you say to me!
Victoria: You will be fired from this mansion before the night is over!
Elena: Mister Arthur gave me strict orders to guard his beloved son always.
The crowd gasped softly as Victoria shouted louder at the innocent maid.
She stepped closer to Mateo and reached for his small wooden chair handle.
Elena blocked her path completely with a fierce and brave look in her eyes.
She refused to let anyone frighten the vulnerable child sitting behind her back.
Mateo looked up with wide eyes as the noise echoed across the hall.
His small heart beat fast against his chest while he held Elena's uniform.
Victoria raised her hand in anger to push Elena out of her way.
The tension in the air felt heavy as several guests turned away nervously.
No one dared to step in because Victoria held power in the company.
She thought she could act without any fear of facing severe punishment tonight.
Elena never flinched as she kept her hands wrapped gently around Mateo.
Victoria: Get out of my sight before I throw you out myself!
Elena: You have no right to treat a child with such cold hatred!
Victoria: I have more right to this house than a simple maid does!
Elena: A mother's heart matters more than all your expensive shiny clothes.
Victoria: You will regret speaking back to me in front of everyone!
Suddenly a heavy footstep sounded across the polished marble floor nearby.