Suddenly, the heavy double front doors of the mansion burst open with a loud thud.
Richard Whitman rushed into the main foyer, surrounded by three armed police officers.
He had rushed back home after receiving a silent emergency alert from the house security system.
Richard: WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!
Leo broke away from behind Hannah and ran straight into his father's waiting arms.
Leo: Daddy! She tried to hurt me on the stairs!
Richard held his trembling son close, his eyes wide with horror and shock.
Hannah: Mr. Whitman, she intentionally tried to throw Leo down the marble steps!
Victoria quickly adjusted her sapphire gown and tried to burst into fake tears.
Victoria: Darling, that is a complete lie! The maid attacked me out of nowhere!
Hannah: Check the security cameras, Mr. Whitman! The lens is pointed right at the upper balcony!
Richard walked over to the security tablet mounted near the main entrance frame.
He rapidly swiped through the live footage and accessed the saved clip from five minutes ago.
On the high-definition screen, Richard watched Victoria clearly shove his young son toward the stairs.
He saw Hannah sprint across the floor and save Leo just before he hit the ground.
A cold, terrifying fury took over Richard's expression as he set the tablet down.
He turned around slowly to face his manipulative new wife.
Richard: You tried to murder my only son inside my own home.
Victoria: Richard, please! It was a mistake! I was confused!
Richard marched up to Victoria with eyes full of absolute hatred and betrayal.
Richard: YOU TRIED TO DESTROY MY FAMILY!
He slapped her sharply across the face, sending her crashing down onto the lower step.
Victoria gasped loudly as her expensive blue dress tore against the cold marble floor.