Sarah pulled herself up into a sitting position while hugging Emma securely against her body.
Victoria hurried down the winding stairs with quick, sharp steps on the marble risers.
Her face looked pale, but her eyes held a cold, sharp anger aimed at Sarah.
Victoria: You clumsy fool, you nearly caused a absolute disaster in this foyer!
Sarah: I saved her because you let go of her over the banister!
Victoria: Do not speak to me with that disrespectful tone in my own home!
Sarah stood up slowly while keeping a protective arm tightly wrapped around little Emma.
Sarah: She fell directly from your hands while you were checking your personal mobile phone!
Victoria: I was holding her safely until you screamed and startled me completely, girl!
Sarah could not believe the blatant lie coming straight from Victoria's polished lips.
She had seen the whole moment clearly from the lower level of the bright room.
Victoria stepped closer with her hand raised in a harsh, threatening gesture of authority.
Victoria: You will hand the child to me right now and pack your personal belongings!
Sarah: I am not giving this baby to anyone until Mark returns home safely!
Victoria: Mark will believe every single word I tell him about your total carelessness today!
The heavy wooden front doors suddenly swung open with a deep, echoing thud.
Mark Harrison stepped into the high-ceilinged foyer carrying his sleek black leather briefcase.
He stopped immediately when he saw the emotional scene unfolding right inside his hallway.
Sarah was crying on the marble floor while Victoria stood over her looking furious.
Mark: What on earth is happening in this home right now?
Sarah: She tried to drop her from the top balcony, Mark!
Victoria turned around instantly with an expression of complete, perfect innocence on her face.
Victoria: Mark darling, thank goodness you came back early from your morning meeting!
Victoria: This unhinged nanny almost dropped our poor sweet Emma down the grand stairs!
Sarah wiped a tear from her cheek and stood her ground firmly against the lie.
Sarah: That is not true at all, and you know it, Victoria!
Mark: Quiet, both of you, until I understand what took place here!