Mark dropped his golden fountain pen directly onto his mahogany desk surface.
The urgency in Elena's trembling voice sent a sudden chill down his spine.
Mark: What is wrong Elena? Is Leo hurt in any way?
Elena: Please just hurry back sir, Victoria is treating him terribly right now!
The line went completely dead before Mark could ask another frantic question.
Mark stood up instantly and grabbed his car keys off the polished desk.
He rushed past his confused secretary without saying a single word to anyone.
He ran through the glass lobby doors and jumped into his fast car.
His heart pounded wildly against his chest during the entire twenty-minute drive.
He ignored every minor traffic delay as he raced back to his quiet neighborhood.
He turned his vehicle onto the long driveway leading up to the estate.
The massive house stood quiet and peaceful from the outside lawn view.
Mark slammed his car door shut and sprinted up the wide stone steps.
He unlocked the heavy wooden front doors and threw them open with force.
The loud bang echoed through the grand entryway with a powerful shockwave.
He stepped onto the checkered marble floor and heard hysterical crying nearby.
It was the distinct sound of little Leo screaming in pure distress.
Mark followed the painful sound directly down the main hallway corridor.
He saw Victoria standing in her bright pink satin dress with a glare.
She was harshly dragging little Leo along the floor on a tight harness leash.
Elena was lying on her knees nearby, clutching her bruised cheek tightly.
Elena: Stop it! Leave the baby alone right now!
Victoria: Shut up Elena and get back to your work right this second!
Mark froze for a split second as total outrage filled his chest.
He could not believe the terrifying scene unfolding right before his eyes.
His sweet boy was crying hysterically while struggling on the hard floor.
Mark sprinted down the long hallway toward them with intense speed.