Richard pulled his smartphone out from his inner suit jacket pocket calmly.
He tapped the screen twice to bring up the live house camera feeds.
He loaded the motion playback video recorded just five short minutes ago.
The high definition video clearly showed Elena lifting the box over the high balcony.
It showed Maria running across the hall and catching the falling heirloom heroically.
Richard's knuckles turned white as he gripped his phone with mounting anger.
He turned his gaze toward Elena with a look of absolute betrayal and fury.
Richard: You deliberate creature, you tried to destroy my child's future inheritance!
Elena took a quick step back, reaching for the golden staircase handrail behind her.
Elena: Richard, please listen to me, I was only trying to protect us!
Richard: You lied to my face and tried to ruin an innocent worker's life!
Elena began to panic as she realized her greedy plot was fully exposed now.
She backed away up the first three steps of the grand marble staircase.
Richard stepped forward briskly, his strong voice echoing across the high ceilings.
Richard: I trusted you with my heart and brought you into my family estate!
Richard: You are nothing but a gold digger who cares only about money!
Maria stood near the doorway, watching the intense confrontation unfold before her.
She felt a huge wave of relief wash over her tired mind and body.
Elena tried to speak again, but Richard slammed his hand down on the railing.
Richard: Do not say another single word to me, your prenup is completely void!
Elena: You cannot throw me out, I am your legal wife under the law!
Richard: My divorce lawyer will have the paperwork ready before the sun sets today!
Richard turned to Maria and his stern face softened with genuine gratitude.
Richard: Maria, you saved my family's legacy today, and I will reward your loyalty.
Elena screamed in frustration as she realized she was losing everything instantly.
She turned around and tried to run up the stairs to hide in her bedroom.
Richard immediately dialed three digits on his phone and put it to his ear.