Richard dropped his heavy leather briefcase onto the floor instantly.
His face twisted into explosive anger as he looked at the kneeling nanny.
Richard: What are you talking about, Elena?
Elena: I saw it with my own eyes!
Elena: She let go of Maya on purpose!
Victoria rushed down the white marble staircase with her hands raised frantically.
Her light burgundy dress fluttered as she feigned deep terror and confusion.
Victoria: Don't listen to this crazy woman, Richard!
Victoria: It was a terrible, tragic accident!
Victoria: Maya slipped out of my hands while I was trying to save her!
Richard stared at his wife as she reached the bottom step of the staircase.
He stepped in front of Victoria, his voice trembling with deep rage.
Richard: How dare you put my daughter in danger like this!
Victoria: I would never hurt her, darling!
Victoria: The maid is making up lies to protect her own negligence!
Elena: That is not true, Mr. Vance!
Elena: I caught her right before she hit the marble floor!
Richard stepped closer to Victoria with a cold, harsh glare in his eyes.
Richard: You have been complaining about her trust fund all week.
Victoria: That was just talk about our family financial planning!
Richard: Get out of my house right now before I call the police!
Victoria backed away against the balcony railing, holding her chest in shock.
Victoria: You are choosing a simple maid over your own wife?
Richard: I am choosing my daughter's safety above everything else!
Victoria pointed an angry finger at Elena while her voice turned bitter and sharp.
Victoria: You will regret this day, both of you!
She turned on her high heels and stormed out of the front entrance doors.
Richard rushed over and knelt beside Elena to check on little Maya.
The toddler reached out her tiny arms and hugged her father's neck tightly.
Richard: Thank you for saving her life, Elena.
Elena: I will always protect her, sir, no matter what happens.