On a bright Tuesday afternoon, the mansion was filled with energetic local guests.
Arthur was hosting a charity event to support local children hospitals in the city.
A massive American flag hung proudly on the white marble wall above the atrium.
Dozens of colorful orchid displays rested on top of small rolling wooden carts.
Evelyn wore an elegant crimson red shimmering gown that caught everyone attention immediately.
She walked around the glass atrium room holding a glass of sparkling cold juice.
Arthur stood near the main glass entrance talking business with four wealthy board members.
Clara wore her usual dark brown pantsuit and checked the catering tables carefully.
Julian sat quietly near the edge of the large marble water pool with a book.
The water pool was four feet deep and filled with small colorful goldfish swimming.
Evelyn kept looking over her shoulder toward the quiet boy with a narrow glare.
She did not like seeing Julian near the center of attention during her grand party.
Clara noticed Evelyn strange glance from across the busy marble floor of the room.
She stopped adjusting the lunch napkins and began walking slowly toward the indoor garden.
The sound of heavy chatter and glass music filled the warm high ceiling room.
Evelyn excused herself from the guests and walked straight toward the quiet water feature.
Her high heels made quick loud clacking sounds against the smooth white floor tiles.
Julian looked up from his colorful picture book and felt a sudden cold chill.
He pulled his blue shorts down and tried to stand up from the ledge.
Evelyn: What are you doing sitting by my flower display, boy?
Julian: I was just watching the little fish swim under the light.
Evelyn: You are ruining the look of my whole party with your mess!
Julian: I am sorry, I will go back up to my bedroom now.
Evelyn: No, you stay right where you are until I am done talking!
Clara hurried her pace across the room as she saw Evelyn step closer.
She could see the malice in the woman eyes from twenty feet away.
The air in the atrium suddenly felt thick and dangerous under the hot sun.
Evelyn reached out her hand toward the small boy standing near the wet edge.
Julian lost his footing on the smooth marble and stumbled slightly backward.