The vast marble foyer fell into a heavy, ringing silence for several moments.
Richard looked up from the legal papers, his sharp eyes blazing with anger.
Chloe began to tremble as she backed away toward the grand balustrade wall.
Chloe: Richard, please listen to me, those papers are a total setup!
Anna: I overheard her phone conversation with her shady divorce attorney today, sir.
Richard: Is this why you insisted on changing our family life insurance plan?
Chloe put her hands up in panic, her polished face turning completely pale.
Chloe: I was only trying to protect our family's economic future, my love!
Richard: You were trying to steal my motherless baby's rightful inheritance fund!
Richard looked at Anna, seeing the deep sincerity in the maid's honest eyes.
He saw how carefully Anna cradled little baby Leo close to her heart.
Richard: You risked your own safety to protect my son today, Anna.
Anna: I promised his late mother I would always keep him safe, sir.
Chloe suddenly lost her temper and stepped aggressively toward the loyal maid.
Chloe: You ruined my entire life, you wretched little servant girl!
Richard stepped in front of Chloe immediately and blocked her fast path.
Richard: Do not you dare raise your voice or hand against her!
Chloe pulled back her hand, panting heavily with bitter anger and defeat.
Chloe: You care more about a maid than your own wedded wife!
Richard: You are no wife of mine after attempting such a vile crime!
Richard reached into his tailored suit jacket and pulled out his phone.
He quickly dialed the direct phone number for his family's chief attorney.
Richard: Cancel all credit cards and prepare emergency divorce papers right now.
Chloe screamed in utter frustration and covered her face with her hands.
Chloe: You cannot leave me with nothing after all I sacrificed!
Richard: You brought this complete ruin upon yourself through your evil greed.