Richard stared down at the crisp glass screen of his smartphone in silence.
The high-definition video feed showed the upper balcony rail perfectly clear.
It showed Victoria walking up to the black baby carrier alone.
It showed her looking around to make sure the hallways were empty.
It showed her pushing the carrier over the white stone railing on purpose.
Richard felt a wave of cold horror wash through his entire body as he watched.
His own wife had tried to murder his infant son for money.
He slowly lifted his eyes from the small phone screen.
His dark eyes were filled with absolute fury and deep, painful betrayal.
Victoria backed away three slow steps toward the grand white staircase.
Victoria: Richard... please let me explain!
Victoria: It was a terrible mistake, I didn't mean to do it!
Richard: You pushed my helpless son off a fifteen-foot drop!
Richard took two quick, powerful steps forward across the white marble floor.
The force of his anger radiated through the large, echoing foyer.
Before Victoria could turn to run up the stairs, Richard raised his right hand.
A sharp slap sound echoed off the high marble walls of the mansion foyer.
Victoria gasped loudly as the physical blow landed against her face.
She lost her balance on her high heels and fell hard onto the polished floor.
Her expensive teal dress spread across the cold white stone tiles around her.
A tiny drop of red blood appeared on the corner of her shocked lip.
She lay on the pristine floor, staring up at Richard in total utter disbelief.
Richard: You monster!
Richard: You came into my life pretended to love me and my motherless child!
Richard: All you ever wanted was my money and my family estate!
Victoria tried to speak, but her voice was weak and trembling now.
Victoria: Richard... you can't throw me out... we are legally married!
Richard: My divorce lawyer will have the annulment papers signed before sundown!
Richard: And the police are already on their way here right now for attempted murder!
Elena watched from the doorway, holding little Leo safely against her shoulder.
The small baby cooed softly, completely oblivious to the dramatic fight above him.
Richard pointed his finger firmly toward the grand front entry doors.
Richard: Get out of my house right now!