Richard watched the video replay three times with utter shock and rising fury.
His jaw clenched tightly as he stared at his sniveling, wet wife standing nearby.
Richard: You tried to kill my daughter for the family inheritance money!
Evelyn: Richard, baby, please let me explain! It was a terrible mistake!
Richard: Do not touch me, and do not ever call me your husband again!
He pointed his finger directly at her face with pure contempt in his voice.
Richard: Get off my property this very second before I have you arrested!
Evelyn: You cannot throw me out! I am legally married to you!
Richard: My divorce lawyer will have the legal papers served to you by morning!
Thomas the butler walked out onto the patio followed by two uniformed police officers.
Richard had pressed the silent alarm button on his phone while checking the video.
Officer: Is there a problem here, Mr. Sterling? We received an emergency alert.
Richard: Yes, officer, this woman just attempted to endanger my infant child's life.
Richard handed his smartphone directly to the police officer to review the clear footage.
The officer watched the video recording with a dark, serious expression on his face.
Officer: Mrs. Evelyn Sterling, you are under arrest for attempted child endangerment.
The second officer stepped forward and placed heavy steel handcuffs around Evelyn's wrists.
Evelyn began screaming and kicking hysterically as they led her down the driveway.
Evelyn: You will regret this, Richard! I will take half of everything you own!
Richard: The prenup agreement clearly states you get nothing if you break the law!
The police car doors slammed shut, and the siren blared as they drove away.
Silence fell over the large backyard as the sun shone bright on the water.
Richard turned toward Elena, holding his sleeping baby girl tightly against his shoulder.
He looked at the brave young maid with deep gratitude and genuine respect.
Richard: You saved my daughter's life today when no one else was watching.
Elena: I only did what any decent human being would do, Mr. Sterling.
Richard took a deep breath, knowing he had almost lost everything he loved.