Victoria: What are you doing sneaking around my private hallway, girl?
Elena: I was checking on the nursery, ma'am, but those papers belong to Mr. Sterling.
Victoria: You need to keep your nose out of matters that do not concern a simple maid!
Elena took one deliberate step closer to the grand staircase while keeping her eyes steady.
She could hear little Leo stirring peacefully in his stroller near the adjoining sunroom entrance.
Victoria grabbed the heavy brass paperweight from the nearby side table with a sudden snap.
She also gripped the precious legal folder firmly against her glittering midnight-blue silk gown.
Elena realized Victoria was willing to do anything to secure complete financial control.
Victoria: If you speak a word of this to Arthur, I will ensure you are arrested!
Elena: Mr. Sterling deserves the truth about what you are doing in his home!
Victoria sneered coldly and stepped toward the open archway near the top marble steps.
She purposely struck the side of the heavy baby carrier to send it rolling toward the edge.
The sudden sudden motion startled the innocent child, causing little Leo to scream loudly in fear.
Elena gasped in pure terror as she saw the stroller rolling toward the dangerous drop.
She did not hesitate for a single second as panic surged through her entire body.
Elena sprinted forward across the slick marble floor with every ounce of speed she possessed.
She slid across the polished stone tiles on her knees to block the heavy stroller path.
Her hands caught the handles firmly just inches away from the sharp edge of the stairs.
She pulled the crying infant safely into her arms, holding him tightly against her chest.
Tears of pure relief flooded Elena's eyes as she cradled the trembling child safely.
Elena: You are completely heartless to endanger a sweet baby for money!
Victoria: He is nothing but an obstacle to my rightful control of this house!
Victoria raised the heavy iron folder holder, threatening to smash the evidence on the floor.
She wanted to destroy the original trust documents beyond any possible legal recognition or repair.
Elena shielded the frightened baby with her own body while shouting for help at the top of her lungs.
The high grand ceilings reflected her frantic cries across the massive empty mansion rooms.