Arthur walked toward the grand wall where the main security keypad was installed.
Victoria followed closely behind him with fast and desperate little steps.
Victoria: Arthur, you are insulting my dignity by questioning my word!
Arthur: I am protecting my daughter, Victoria, as any father must do.
Elena remained on the marble floor near the base of the staircase.
She gently picked up Lily's dropped teddy bear and wiped off the dust.
The young child reached out her small hand from her father's chest.
Lily: Nanny Elena held me tight, daddy, she saved me.
Arthur paused for a second as his daughter's quiet voice cut through.
He looked down into his daughter's innocent brown eyes with deep affection.
Arthur: Did Nanny Elena hold you safely, sweetie?
Lily: The other lady pulled my arm hard and made me cry.
Victoria's eyes flashed with sudden rage as she stared down at Lily.
Victoria: The child is confused, Arthur, she is only three years old!
Arthur: Children do not invent detailed memories during moments of terror.
Victoria: Are you taking the word of a baby over your lawful wife?
Arthur tapped his personal security code into the glass wall panel screen.
The high-definition monitor illuminated the hallway with a bright blue light glow.
It displayed real-time footage alongside recorded clips from every room camera angle.
Victoria reached out her hand to cover the small security display screen.
Victoria: Let us discuss this privately in our upstairs bedroom, Arthur!
Arthur: Remove your hand from the screen immediately, Victoria.
Arthur pushed her hand away gently but with firm and absolute authority.
He rewound the digital video feed by three minutes to the exact beat.
The bright screen showed the second-floor landing under the grand American flag.
The video clearly captured Victoria pulling the small child toward the wide drop.
It showed Elena leaping forward with incredible speed to catch the girl.
The footage proved beyond any doubt that Victoria had intentionally created the danger.
Arthur stood frozen as he watched the horrifying scene replay on loop.
His breath hitched in his chest as anger replaced his initial shock.
Arthur: You absolute monster, you tried to harm my only daughter!
Victoria: Arthur, listen to me, it was an unfortunate accident!
Arthur: The recording shows your hands pulling her over the top rail!
Elena stood up slowly while keeping her eyes fixed on the display.
She felt a huge weight lift from her chest as truth emerged.
Elena: I tried to tell you the truth, Mr. Hudson.
Arthur: I am so deeply sorry for ever doubting your word, Elena.