Evelyn tightened her grip on the heavy silver box, leaning farther over the railing.
Evelyn: You always think you are so smart, little maid!
Sarah: Please, Evelyn, put that box down before someone gets hurt!
Evelyn: This family estate belongs to me now, not to a helpless baby!
Sarah stepped closer to the base of the grand mahogany staircase.
She knew that the silver box held Arthur's final legal arrangements for his son.
If those signed documents were destroyed, Evelyn could claim control over the entire business.
Evelyn let out a sharp, cold laugh that echoed through the high ceilings.
Evelyn: Let us see if your precious employer still trusts you after this falls!
Sarah: Do not do this, I am begging you to stop!
Evelyn suddenly opened her hands and let the heavy silver box plummet straight downward.
The shiny metal object rushed through the open air of the grand foyer.
Sarah did not hesitate for a single second when she saw it fall.
She sprinted across the polished floor with incredible speed and complete determination.
Sarah slid heavily onto her knees across the smooth white marble.
She stretched her arms out wide, keeping her eye on the heavy silver treasure.
Her knees hit the hard stone floor, but she ignored the sudden sharp pain.
Just inches before the metal box crashed against the ground, Sarah caught it firmly.
She pulled the priceless heirloom close against her chest, gasping heavily for breath.
The heavy box was completely safe and undamaged in her trembling arms.
Sarah sat on the cold floor, her heart racing like a wild drum.
Up on the high balcony, Evelyn froze in total, stunned silence.
Her face turned completely pale as she stared down at the successful catch.
Evelyn: What on earth?! How did you catch that?!
Sarah lifted her head, looking straight up at the shocked stepmother above.
Sarah: I will never let you ruin this family, Evelyn!
Evelyn gripped the balcony railing tightly, her knuckles turning pure white with rage.
Her carefully planned sabotage had failed completely before her very eyes.
Sarah stood up slowly, clutching the heavy silver box safely in her hands.