Heavy footsteps echoed from the main entrance downstairs as the front doors swung open.
Charles Sterling, the head of the household, walked rapidly into the grand foyer.
He was dressed in a tailored black suit and carried a heavy leather briefcase.
He had rushed back home early after receiving a strange phone call from the staff.
Victoria immediately hurried out of the nursery to intercept him on the landing.
She put on a frantic, tearful act as she ran toward her husband.
Victoria: Maya attacked me! She was threatening us and trying to harm Leo!
Maya walked out of the room holding the baby securely against her chest.
She looked down at Charles with deep worry written across her pale face.
Charles paused at the base of the stairs, looking between the two women.
Charles: What is going on in my house right now?
Victoria: She is out of her mind, Charles! Have her arrested right away!
Maya reached deep into her apron pocket and pulled out the small red USB drive.
She held it out toward Charles with a steady, trembling hand.
Maya: So this is why they wanted me arrested! Look at this drive, sir!
Charles looked up at the red object with a look of sudden suspicion.
Victoria tried to grab the drive from Maya's hand, but Charles stepped between them.
He pointed sternly at Victoria to keep her distance.
Charles: Give it to me immediately.
Maya stepped down the stairs carefully and placed the drive into his hand.
Charles gripped the plastic drive tightly as he stared at Victoria's nervous face.
The atmosphere in the grand entrance turned dead silent and tense.
Victoria backed away slightly, her face completely drained of color.
Charles turned on his heel and marched toward his private home office.
Maya followed him closely to ensure the baby remained safe from any conflict.