Ethan stepped into the foyer after realizing he had forgotten important court papers.
He stopped dead in his tracks at the shocking scene before his eyes.
Elena was holding her face, pretending to cry tears of distress.
Maria stood near the marble bench, cradling the screaming infant close.
Elena: Ethan, thank goodness you came back! She attacked me!
Elena: Your crazy maid went insane and struck me for no reason!
Ethan looked between his crying wife and the pale maid holding his son.
He rushed forward with a look of total confusion and anger.
Ethan: What on earth is happening in my house, Maria?
Maria: Sir, look at your son's hands before you believe her lies!
Maria gently showed Ethan the red marks on Leo's tiny wrists.
She pointed down at the silver lighter resting on the marble floor.
Maria: She tied his hands and tried to burn your baby with a lighter!
Ethan stared down at the lighter and then looked at his infant son.
He saw the discarded silk ribbon resting right beside the bench.
His face turned red with absolute fury as he realized the truth.
He turned around to face Elena, who suddenly stopped her fake crying.
Elena: Ethan, she is lying! She set this up to ruin me!
Ethan: Shut your mouth! I know my maid, and I know your cruelty now!
Before Elena could step back, Ethan grabbed her by the arm.
He pushed her away from his child, shouting with rage.
Ethan: You're getting locked in prison forever for this!
Elena fell back onto the cold marble floor, her expensive dress torn.
She looked up at Ethan, realizing her terrible plan was completely exposed.