Arthur led Elena down the stairs and straight into his private home office.
Maya stood near the doorway, waiting patiently with her hands folded together.
Arthur turned on the large computer screen sitting on his mahogany desk.
He clicked on the security camera footage from the main foyer area.
Arthur: Look at the screen right now, Elena.
The high-definition video recording played clearly on the bright monitor.
It showed Elena walking over to the stroller sitting near the top balcony railing.
She checked her phone, looked over the edge, and saw Maya walking below with laundry.
The camera clearly captured Elena pushing the heavy stroller over the railing on purpose.
It showed her laughing as the stroller plunged toward the lower floor.
Elena stared at the video footage in absolute stunned silence.
Arthur: Do you still want to tell me that Maya pushed it?
Elena could not speak a single word as her plan crumbled completely.
Arthur: You committed financial fraud and attempted to frame an innocent person.
Maya: Thank you for believing in me, Mr. Sterling.
Arthur: You don't have to thank me for doing what is right, Maya.
Arthur picked up his desk phone and dialed three simple numbers.
Elena: Who are you calling right now, Arthur?!
Arthur: I am calling my divorce lawyer and the local police department.
Elena panicked and reached out to grab the telephone receiver from his hand.
Elena: You cannot call the police on your own legal wife!
Arthur: Stand back, Elena, before you make your situation even worse!
Arthur spoke clearly into the phone speaker, requesting immediate assistance at his home.
Arthur: I have video evidence of theft and dangerous conduct inside my house.
Elena fell back into a soft leather chair, holding her face in total panic.
Elena: Please Arthur, we can talk about this like adults!
Arthur: The time for talking ended the moment you tried to destroy an innocent life.
The sound of approaching police sirens echoed faintly from the neighborhood street outside.