The clear voice on the tape continued speaking without any doubt remaining.
Victoria's Voice: Richard trusts me completely. He will blame the maid for everything.
Richard shut off the recording device and placed it deep into his pocket.
His jaw was clenched tight as he stared down at his young wife.
Victoria dropped down onto her knees on the cold white marble floor.
Victoria: Darling, please! That voice was modified by computer software!
Richard: Stop lying to me, Victoria! Your greed has destroyed your life!
Victoria: I love you! I did everything just to keep our family together!
Richard: Wait, listen to me... I am divorcing you today. You are going straight to federal prison!
Victoria raised her shaking hands in total panic as tears ruined her makeup.
Victoria: No, please! You cannot throw me out into the street!
Richard turned to his two large security guards standing near the open door.
Richard: Escort this dangerous woman off my property right now.
The two strong guards stepped forward immediately and gripped Victoria firmly by her arms.
They pulled her up from the floor and began leading her toward the exit.
Victoria kicked her feet wildly and shrieked as she lost her slick footing.
Her long blue gown dragged along the smooth white marble floor surface.
Victoria: Don't let me go! You will regret this, Richard!
The guards moved quickly and pushed the shouting woman outside the front entrance.
The heavy wooden double doors slammed shut behind her with a final thud.
The loud shouting faded away into the bright sunny Texas afternoon air.
Inside the grand foyer, Richard stood completely still for a long moment.
He walked slowly over to where Maria was still kneeling with the baby.
He gently took his tiny daughter into his own strong arms.
Little baby Lily looked up at her father and smiled softly.
Richard kissed his daughter's forehead while tears filled his dark eyes.
Richard: You saved my baby girl's life today, Maria.
Maria: I only did what was right, sir.
Richard wiped his eyes and looked at the loyal maid with deep respect.