The heavy oak entrance doors slammed open with incredible force.
Richard walked straight into the mansion with a furious expression.
His black tailored suit looked immaculate, but his face was dark with stress.
He had heard the loud screaming all the way from the front driveway.
He stopped dead in his tracks on the bright marble threshold.
Richard: What on earth is happening inside my house right now?
His deep voice boomed through the high ceilings of the estate.
He looked down at Elena sitting on the hard marble floor.
She was holding his crying baby daughter tightly to her chest.
Elena raised her shaking hand toward the grand balcony high above.
Elena: She tried to drop her! She did it on purpose!
Her voice cracked with deep emotion and absolute terror.
Richard turned his head quickly to look up at his wife.
Evelyn was leaning over the smooth gold railing with fake tears.
Evelyn: Do not listen to that lying maid for one second, Richard!
She raised her voice to sound like a deeply grieving mother.
Evelyn: The baby slipped right through my hands while I was playing!
Richard stared into Evelyn’s eyes with total disgust and disbelief.
He had noticed her bitter jealousy over the past few months.
She had argued with his trust fund lawyers just yesterday afternoon.
She wanted full control over the massive family estate and bank accounts.
Richard took three heavy steps toward the center of the hall.
Richard: I know exactly what kind of person you really are, Evelyn.
His eyes burned with intense anger as he pointed his finger high.
Richard: Get out of my house! Never come back here again!
A heavy silence fell over the giant white living room.
Evelyn backed away from the gold balcony railing in complete shock.
She had never heard her wealthy husband speak with such raw fury.
Evelyn: You cannot toss me out without giving me my share!
She shouted back down while shaking her manicured hands wildly.
Richard: My divorce lawyer will hand you the papers at the gate!
He stepped closer to Elena and knelt beside her on the floor.
He carefully placed his big hands over his infant child’s back.
The small girl began to quiet down in the safety of their arms.
Richard: Thank you for saving my whole world today, Elena.
Elena wiped her wet cheeks with the sleeve of her grey uniform.
Elena: I would give my life to keep this sweet baby safe.
High above them, Evelyn stomped her red heels against the floor.
She turned around and hurried into her master bedroom suite.
She planned to grab her most valuable jewelry before leaving forever.