Elena threw her own body directly in front of the bed right as Victoria dumped the liquid.
The scalding hot soup splashed heavily across Elena's back and shoulders instead of touching Clara.
Elena gasped in severe pain as the burning liquid soaked through her thin cotton uniform fabric.
She clutched her arm tightly and stumbled back against the sturdy edge of the nightstand.
Clara gasped in horror as she watched the brave young maid protect her life so selflessly.
Clara: Oh goodness, Elena! Are you alright, my dear child?
Elena: I am fine, ma'am. Please stay safe in your bed.
Victoria: You stupid useless maid! Look at the huge mess you just made on the floor!
Victoria raised her hand angrily and stepped forward to scream at the injured young woman.
Suddenly, the sharp sound of heavy leather shoes echoed loudly down the long marble hallway outside.
Adrian stepped through the open doorway while wearing his dark blue tailored business suit.
He stopped dead in his tracks as his eyes took in the chaotic scene before him.
He saw his mother crying in fear while holding onto her silk bedsheets.
He saw Elena wincing in pain with burning soup dripping rapidly onto the carpet floor.
He saw his wife standing over them with an arrogant and hostile expression on her face.
Adrian: What on earth really happened here right now?!
Victoria: Adrian! Thank goodness you are finally home from your office!
Victoria instantly changed her tone of voice to sound like a helpless and confused victim.
She pointed her manicured finger aggressively toward the quiet and trembling maid in the corner.
Victoria: This clumsy girl dropped the soup everywhere and tried to attack your poor mother!
Victoria: She is trying to trick you so you will sign your entire estate fortune to the help!