The entire crowd went completely quiet as the little girl pointed toward the hallway.
Mr. Moretti narrowed his eyes and felt his stomach drop with a sudden cold fear.
He looked at the crushed cake spread out over the white marble near his shoes.
Mr. Moretti: What did you say, little one?
Lily: A tall man in a dark coat touched the cake when nobody looked.
The little girl held her mother's hand tightly as she spoke her trembling words.
Lily: He dropped a small blue thing deep inside the soft top layer.
Clara looked down at her daughter with deep surprise and held her breath tightly.
She knew her young child never lied about important things when she was scared.
Mr. Moretti reached his hand directly into the blue frosting on the hard floor.
He searched through the squishy layers while all the wealthy guests watched in silence.
His fingers brushed against a tiny hard shape hidden near the sugar decorations.
He pulled out a bright blue pill that did not belong in any cake recipe.
Mr. Moretti: My goodness, she was telling the absolute truth!
The father stood up rapidly while holding the dangerous blue item high in the light.
His face grew pale as he realized his son almost ate the poisoned treat.
Mr. Moretti: Someone tried to harm my sweet boy on his special day!
He turned toward Clara and her tiny daughter with tears rising in his eyes.
Mr. Moretti: Your brave daughter saved my only son from a terrible fate!
Clara felt a heavy weight lift off her chest as the crowd cheered loudly.
Clara: She was just watching out for little Ethan, sir.
Mr. Moretti: Security team, lock down all the exits in this building right now!
Heavy boots stomped down the hall as guards ran to secure the large metal doors.
The rich businessman held his son close and wiped a tear from his cheek.
He knew that someone very close to his family business had committed a crime.
He looked at the dark hallway where the mysterious figure had disappeared moments ago.