The quiet afternoon shattered as shouting broke out near the upper floor.
Victoria grabbed Lily small arm near the edge of the grand balcony.
She tried to yank the child plush doll away to throw it down.
Victoria: You will regret crossing paths with me today!
Elena: Let go of her right now, Miss Victoria!
Elena rushed across the second-story floor and pulled Lily safely away.
She shielded the frightened little girl behind her own beige uniform dress.
Victoria lost her footing slightly against the polished white marble edge.
She gasped sharply as her heels slipped near the decorative wrought iron railing.
Elena grabbed Victoria arm with her free hand to pull her back.
The heavy legal folder slipped out of Victoria hand during the chaotic struggle.
Papers scattered across the upper balcony and floated down to the floor below.
Victoria recovered her balance and backed away with a fierce glare.
Victoria: You put your hands on me in my own home!
Elena: I saved you from falling over that dangerous high railing!
Lily: I want my daddy! I want my daddy right now!
Elena: I've got you safe, sweet baby!
Elena dropped to her knees on the marble floor and hugged Lily tight.
Tears streamed down the maid face as she rocked the shaking girl.
Victoria stood over them on the upper balcony with total shock and fury.
She realized the legal documents were now spread across the main entrance floor.
Anyone walking through the front double doors would clearly see the paperwork.
Victoria tried to step forward to grab the child arm once again.
Victoria: Give me those key papers from your pocket right now!
Elena: You will have to go through me first, Victoria!
Lily cried loudly into Elena shoulder as the argument echoed throughout the foyer.
The giant crystal chandelier hummed softly as doors echoed from the ground floor.
A sudden heavy knock shook the massive wooden front doors below them.
Victoria face turned completely pale as she looked down over the balcony rail.