Heavy footsteps echoed from the glass patio doors nearby.
Arthur stepped out into the night after hearing the loud commotion.
He was a powerful businessman who loved his son deeply.
He saw Elena trying to lift Julian out of the water.
Arthur ran forward with total panic written across his face.
He dropped to his knees at the edge of the pool.
He grabbed Julian's wet arms and pulled him onto concrete.
Julian coughed up cold water and lay shaking on his side.
Arthur wrapped his arms tightly around his pale shivering son.
Arthur: What happened to him?
Rachel stepped back into the shadows with a fake expression.
She forced tears into her eyes and covered her mouth tightly.
She pretended to be deeply shocked by the terrible event.
Rachel: Oh my goodness! He must have slipped off the edge!
Elena pulled herself out of the water, completely soaked through.
Her face burned with deep anger as she pointed at Rachel.
Elena: She pushed him into the pool!
The entire courtyard fell into a brief and heavy silence.
Arthur looked up at Elena with absolute shock in his eyes.
Rachel raised her head and glared at the brave maid.
Rachel: How dare you lie like that about me!
Elena: I saw you with my own two eyes, monster!
Rachel: Arthur, she is just a crazy, jealous servant girl!
Julian reached out and grabbed his father's wet shirt collar.
His voice was weak, but his words were completely clear.
Julian: Father... Elena is telling you the exact truth.
Arthur felt his blood turn cold inside his heavy chest.