Arthur was sitting in his executive office five miles away from the mansion.
He opened his briefcase to grab the signed property trust fund documents.
Suddenly, he realized he had left the critical legal paperwork on his study desk.
Arthur: I need to head back home right away to grab those files.
He told his two personal security guards to ride along in his vehicle.
The drive back to the suburban estate took less than fifteen minutes.
Meanwhile, inside the mansion foyer, the dramatic argument reached its boiling point.
Loretta continued standing over Lily, berating the weeping child without any mercy.
Loretta: You are going to ruin my life if you keep crying!
Lily: I want my daddy, please call my daddy!
Loretta: Your daddy is busy making millions while you act like a baby!
Maria tried once more to step forward and shield the young girl.
Maria: Ma'am, this cruelty is unacceptable in this household!
Loretta shoved Maria back again, forcing her down onto the marble floor.
At that exact moment, the grand double front doors swung open wide.
High-key afternoon sunlight flooded straight into the pristine wooden foyer.
Arthur rushed into the entryway, flanked by his two tall security officers.
He saw Maria on the floor and his small daughter sobbing in terror.
Arthur's eyes widened in absolute shock and immediate explosive fury.
Arthur: How dare you treat my family like this!
Loretta spun around quickly, her face turning pale with instant panic.
Loretta: Arthur, you are back early, this is not what it looks like!
Arthur sprinted across the bright room with powerful, angry strides.
He stepped directly between Loretta and his terrified little daughter.
Arthur: Get away from her right now, Loretta!
Loretta: Darling, she was disrespecting me and throwing tantrums!
Maria: That is a complete lie, Mr. Vance, she ruined her drawings!
Arthur looked down at the torn papers scattered across the marble ground.
He saw his daughter's tear-stained face looking up at him in sheer agony.
Arthur turned toward Loretta with pure rage burning in his dark eyes.
Arthur: Do not ever speak another word in this house!