At that exact moment, the grand mahogany front doors slammed wide open.
Arthur Sterling stepped into the bright foyer, carrying his dark leather briefcase.
He stopped instantly in his tracks, looking across the vast white hall.
He saw Sarah standing near the stairs, breathing heavily with bruised knees.
He also saw his new wife leaning frantically over the high balcony railing.
Arthur: What is going on in my house right now?
Sarah walked quickly toward her employer, holding out the heavy silver heirloom.
Sarah: Sir! Evelyn just threw your family trust box from the top balcony!
Arthur: She did what with my family documents?!
Sarah: She tried to destroy your baby's inheritance papers on the floor below!
Arthur looked up at Evelyn, his expression instantly changing to deep fury.
Evelyn scrambled to fix her silk gown, her voice shaking violently.
Evelyn: Arthur, darling, she is lying to you! The maid dropped it herself!
Sarah: That is completely untrue, sir, and the security cameras prove it!
Arthur set his briefcase down on the marble table with a heavy thud.
He looked at his loyal maid, seeing the dust on her uniform from sliding.
He knew Sarah was an honest worker who had always served his family faithfully.
Arthur marched up the curved marble staircase with heavy, powerful strides.
His face was red with intense anger as he reached the upper landing.
Evelyn backed away slowly, hitting her shoulders against the wall behind her.
Arthur: How dare you try to destroy my family legacy in my own home!
Evelyn: Arthur, please listen to me, I was only cleaning the hall!
Arthur: Do not utter another single word of your vile lies to me!
Arthur pointed a firm finger directly toward the grand front entrance below.
Arthur: You have crossed a line that can never be forgiven!
Evelyn began to weep frantic tears, realizing her sweet lifestyle was over.
The arrogant woman had lost everything in one single, foolish moment of greed.