Driven by pure righteous anger, Clara stood up from the cold floor.
She held the crying baby firmly against her pounding chest with one arm.
Victoria stepped back slightly, her face pale with bitter shock and arrogance.
Clara: You monster! How could you do something so evil?!
Victoria: How dare you speak to me like that, you miserable little bug!
Clara: You tried to harm an innocent baby who never did you any wrong!
Victoria: It was an accident! He simply slipped out of my hands!
Clara: That was no accident, and you know it!
Clara marched directly up to Victoria, stepping right into her personal space.
Clara: You are cruel, heartless, and completely wicked!
Victoria: Get out of this house before I call the police on you!
Clara: Call them! Let them see what kind of monster you truly are!
Victoria raised her hand to strike Clara across her face.
Clara stood her ground firmly, glaring straight into Victoria's hateful eyes.
Clara: Touch me, and I will make sure the whole world knows your crime!
Victoria lowered her hand slowly, trembling with intense rage and fear.
Suddenly, the massive front oak doors swung open with a heavy thud.
Julian Vance rushed into the foyer wearing his rich burgundy velvet jacket.
He stopped dead in his tracks at the chaotic scene unfolding before him.
Julian: What on earth is happening in this house right now?!
Victoria: Julian! Thank goodness you are finally home!
Victoria instantly changed her voice into a soft and pitiful whimper.
Victoria: This crazy maid just attacked me and tried to drop baby Leo!
Clara raised her head high, pointing her hand directly at Victoria's face.
Clara: Look at what she tried to do to your sweet son, Mr. Vance!