The grand hall grew deathly quiet as Clara stepped even closer to the trembling nanny.
Elena could feel her own heart pounding wildly against her ribs in total fear.
She knew that Arthur had gone to Europe to handle a massive corporate business deal.
He was a powerful CEO who loved his son more than anything else in the world.
However, Clara had been slowly isolating the father from his true home for many weeks.
She had changed the security codes on the front doors late last night while everyone slept.
She had also fired the loyal housekeepers who had served the family for over ten years.
Now only Elena remained inside the massive house to protect the helpless baby boy.
Clara: You think you are so brave standing there holding that useless little child.
Elena: He is the rightful heir to the entire Sterling family fortune and estate.
Clara: Not anymore, because I have arranged a brand new legal document today!
Elena watched in shock as Clara pointed to a large stack of legal folders nearby.
The wealthy woman looked extremely proud of her wicked scheme against the small baby.
She wanted to claim the entire trust fund for herself before Arthur could return home.
Clara: A top lawyer is arriving here in thirty minutes to transfer every single dollar!
Elena: Arthur would never sign his company or his house over to you like that!
Clara: He already signed the paperwork before he boarded his private jet yesterday afternoon!
Elena: That is impossible because he promised to call me as soon as he landed!
Clara: I intercepted his phone calls and blocked your number from his personal cellphone!
A cold wave of horror washed completely over Elena as she realized the full truth.
Clara had been tricking both Arthur and the staff to gain complete control over everything.
She intended to throw the baby and the nanny onto the cold street without money.
The little boy began to sob softly, sensing the intense danger surrounding them both.
Elena stroked his soft dark hair gently and whispered soft promises of safety to him.
Elena: Do not worry, my sweet boy, I will never let anyone hurt you.
Clara: Stop talking to that child like he actually matters to anyone in this city!
Elena: He matters to his father, and God is watching what you are doing today!
Clara: God does not pay the mortgage on this multi-million dollar mansion, girl!
Clara grabbed Elena by the arm and tried to drag her toward the front entrance.
Elena pulled back with all her remaining strength and backed toward the grand library doors.
She needed to find a safe way to contact Arthur before it was too late.
Clara: Give me those key cards right now or I will call the police on you!
Elena: Call them, and let us see who goes to jail for fraud today!
Clara gasped in sudden anger as Elena managed to slip inside the large room.