Arthur stared at the scene unfolding inside the brightly lit nursery with deep confusion.
His eyes moved from the hot iron on the floor to the crying baby in Valerie's arms.
Victoria immediately changed her posture, collapsing against the wooden frame of the cradle.
Tears welled up in her eyes instantly as she put on a convincing display of terror.
She pointed a trembling finger at Valerie while crying out to her husband for help.
Victoria claimed that Valerie had suddenly lost her mind and attacked her without warning.
She insisted that she was only trying to protect the sweet baby from a dangerous maid.
Arthur took a heavy step into the room, his strong jaw tight with rising anger.
He looked at Valerie with cold disappointment, believing his wife's clever and rehearsed lies.
Valerie tried to speak, but her voice choked up from the sudden emotional shock.
She wanted to explain that Victoria was the one who endangered the innocent infant.
Arthur did not wait for an explanation from a simple staff member in a grey uniform.
He stepped forward quickly and gently took the crying infant out of Valerie's arms.
Valerie reached out her hands, begging Arthur to listen to the truth just for one minute.
Arthur pushed her back firmly, sending Valerie stumbling to the cold marble floor.
Valerie hit the hard tiles with a low gasp, her breath leaving her chest entirely.
Victoria smiled secretly behind Arthur's back as he held the crying child close.
She felt completely victorious, believing her position in the mansion was entirely secure.
Arthur ordered Valerie to gather her things and leave the property forever without delay.
He threatened to call the local police department if she did not comply immediately.
Valerie lay on the floor, feeling the harsh reality of her situation crash down on her.
She knew that leaving meant abandoning her child to a dangerous and heartless woman.
She reached deep into her grey pocket while keeping her eyes fixed on Arthur's face.
Her fingers wrapped around a small silver object that contained the truth of the house.
She had installed a tiny security camera near the framed flag just two weeks ago.
She pulled the small drive out and held it high above her head for everyone to see.
The bright room light reflected off the metal surface of the small storage drive.
Victoria's fake tears stopped instantly as her face went completely pale with sudden shock.
Arthur paused in his tracks, looking down at the small object in Valerie's hand.
Valerie looked Arthur dead in the eyes with absolute confidence and unwavering maternal strength.
She challenged him to check the digital records before making a life-altering mistake today.