Richard Vance stepped through the grand front doors while holding his leather briefcase.
He stopped dead in his tracks as the intense noise reached his ears.
He looked up toward the grand staircase with deep confusion and growing anger.
Richard: What on earth is happening in my house right now?
Chloe immediately changed her facial expression from extreme rage to pure innocent fear.
She let go of Anna's blue collar and dropped down onto the stone stair.
Chloe: Oh darling, thank goodness you arrived home just in time!
Richard set his heavy briefcase down and rushed quickly toward the stairs.
Richard: Why are you screaming like that at our house maid, Chloe?
Chloe: This dishonest maid was trying to run away with our sweet baby!
Anna stood her ground on the step, holding the quiet baby very securely.
Anna: That is a complete lie, Mr. Vance, and I have clear proof!
Chloe tried to grab the leather folder from Anna's coat once again.
Chloe: Do not listen to her insane lies, my dear loving husband!
Richard stepped firmly between the two women and held up his broad hand.
Richard: Everyone quiet down right now and explain this situation clearly!
Anna reached into her side coat pocket and pulled out the forged documents.
Anna: Mrs. Vance hired a dirty attorney to forge your personal signature, sir.
Richard narrowed his stern eyes and reached out to take the official papers.
Chloe gasped loudly and tried to block Richard's arm with her hands.
Chloe: She stole private documents out of your private executive office desk!
Richard: Step back right now, Chloe, and let me read these papers!
Richard flipped through the crisp pages, his face growing darker with every second.
He saw the forged signature transferring baby Leo's trust fund into Chloe's account.
He also read a hidden contract attempting to place the boy into care.
A surge of powerful cold rage washed over the wealthy father's heart.
Richard: How could you ever do something so heartless to my son?