Margarethe: Ethan, don't talk to me like that in front of the help!
Ethan: The help? Maya just saved my daughter's life while you acted like a monster!
Margarethe: I made a mistake, alright? I lost my temper! The charity gala stress is getting to me!
Ethan: Do not use a party as an excuse to hurt a defenseless kid!
Margarethe: She was crying and embarrassing me in front of the caterers!
Before Margarethe could utter another word, Ethan's open palm struck her cheek with a loud, sharp crack. The force of the slap sent Margarethe stumbling back against the mahogany piano, her hand instinctively flying to her reddening face.
Margarethe: Ethan! What is wrong with you?
Ethan: You ever lay a finger on Lily again, and a slap will be the least of your problems.
Margarethe: You hit me? You hit your wife for a maid and a spoiled brat?
Ethan: Maya isn't just a maid. She protected my daughter when her own stepmother attacked her!
Margarethe: I have rights! I signed a prenup that guarantees me half the mansion!
Ethan: Read your prenup again, Margarethe. Clause fourteen explicitly states any physical harm to my child voids every single dime of your settlement.
Margarethe: You... you put that in the contract?
Ethan: I put it there because I knew what kind of snake you were. Get out!
Margarethe: You can't throw me out! The guests for the gala will arrive in two hours!
Ethan: The gala is canceled. Security will escort you to the gate in five minutes.
Maya: Mr. Sterling, Lily is shaking... she needs a doctor.
Ethan: Take her upstairs to her room, Maya. Prepare a warm bath for her.
Lily: Don't leave me, Nanny Maya!
Maya: I'm right here, sweetie. I'm holding you tight.
Margarethe: Ethan, please! Think about the press! Think about the stock prices of Sterling Global!
Ethan: My daughter's safety is worth more than the entire stock market.
Margarethe: I'll sue you! I'll call the best divorce lawyer in New York!
Ethan: Call whoever you want. My legal team will have you indicted for child abuse by morning.
Margarethe: You're making a huge mistake, Ethan!
Ethan: The only mistake I made was bringing you into this house. Security!