Richard stood in the center of the grand foyer surrounded by sharp pieces of shattered glass.
His face was red with intense emotion as he pointed a trembling finger at the maid.
Richard: Why would my own loving wife ever put our daughter in harm's way like that?
Elena: Because she wanted me gone before I could tell you what I found this morning!
Victoria: Do not listen to her insane lies Richard fire her and call the police!
Elena carefully carried Lily down the wide marble staircase while keeping her eyes locked on Richard.
She set the child safely on a sofa away from the scattered sharp glass on floor.
Then she reached into her uniform apron pocket and pulled out a small black flash drive.
Elena: Before I started cleaning today I noticed the security camera hidden inside the corner molding.
Elena: You installed those high-definition cameras last month for full property protection didn't you sir?
Victoria's face turned completely pale as all the color drained from her cheeks in seconds.
She had totally forgotten about the small smart cameras hidden inside the ornamental foyer ceiling.
Elena walked over to the main study computer console located right near the grand foyer entrance.
She inserted the memory drive and tapped the screen to play the live footage playback.
Richard stepped closer to the high-resolution monitor screen with his hands clenched into tight fists.
The video clearly showed Victoria intentionally walking over to the wooden balcony railing alone first.
The clear footage recorded her lifting the heavy crystal vase and throwing it directly over the edge.
It also showed her unlatching the child safety gate and stepping away while Lily approached quietly.
The audio picked up Victoria whispering her malicious plot aloud to herself just moments prior.
Richard watched the video feed three full times in total and complete stunned silence and shock.
Victoria backed away toward the front door as the cold hard truth was laid bare.
Richard: You staged this entire horrific nightmare just to ruin an innocent worker's life?
Victoria: Richard please let me explain it was just a huge mistake and misunderstanding!
Richard: You risked my daughter's safety for your own wicked and selfish control games!