Arthur Sterling stepped briskly into the bright, sunlit white foyer.
He carried a heavy black leather briefcase in his right hand.
He had returned home early from his downtown corporate executive meetings today.
The sound of the baby crying echoed loudly through the high mansion ceiling.
Arthur looked up at the broad staircase with deep concern across his face.
He saw Elena on her knees, cradling little Leo near the ledge.
Arthur: What happened here?
Elena stood up quickly, holding the tiny crying baby very close.
She walked rapidly down the sweeping staircase toward the main entrance area.
Her hands were shaking uncontrollably as she pointed back up the stairs.
Elena: Sir, your wife pushed the stroller off the edge!
Arthur's face turned pale as he dropped his heavy leather briefcase instantly.
The briefcase slammed loudly against the bright white marble tile floor.
Victoria panicked, rushing down the stairs after Elena with desperate speed.
Her high heels clicked loudly on the hard marble steps as she ran.
Victoria: Don't listen to her, it was an accident!
Victoria: She is a lying maid trying to steal from our family!
Elena: I saw her with my own eyes, Mr. Sterling, I swear!
Elena: She looked right at him and shoved the heavy stroller forward!
Arthur stood motionless in the middle of the vast grand foyer area.
His breath hitched in his chest as he processed the terrifying words.
He looked at his baby son, who was still crying out in fear.
Then he looked up at Victoria, who was hyperventilating on the stairs.
Her face looked panicked, but there was deep guilt written in her eyes.
Arthur had known for months that his wife was deeply unhappy here.
They had signed a strict prenuptial agreement before their grand formal wedding.
If Victoria stayed married to Arthur, she got nothing of his vast fortune.
However, the new life insurance policy on the child was worth millions.
A horrifying realization washed over Arthur's mind like ice cold water.
His jaw clenched tightly as overwhelming fury took over his heart.
He stepped in front of Elena, placing himself directly between them.
Arthur: You pushed our child?! How dare you touch my child!
Victoria: Arthur, please, she is making this whole story up!
Arthur: Shut your mouth right now, Victoria!
Victoria: You have to believe your wife over a poor servant!
Arthur: I know when you are lying to my face!