Mary rushed frantically out into the grand hallway with her hands open in desperation.
Mary: Stop! Leave him alone right now, ma'am!
Elena turned around furiously with her cheeks red from sudden unbridled rage.
Elena: How dare you run toward me like that in this house!
Mary: You are hurting him, and I will not stand by and watch!
Elena: You are a simple maid who cleans my floors and washes my clothes!
Elena stepped forward aggressively and confronted Mary face to face in the bright daylight.
Elena: You have no authority in this mansion, and you never will!
Mary: I care about this baby more than you ever will, Elena!
Elena raised her right hand in anger and pointed her finger directly into Mary's face.
Elena: Say another word and I will throw you out into the street today!
Mary: Do whatever you want to me, but do not touch this child again!
Elena raised her hand and slammed it against the wall near Mary to intimidate her.
The loud impact echoed sharply off the hard marble walls of the long luxury corridor.
Little Leo cried louder as he cowered behind Mary's gray uniform skirt for protection.
Elena: Pack your bags and leave this property immediately, Mary!
Mary: I am not leaving until Arthur returns home from his meeting!
Elena: Arthur will believe every word I tell him over your foolish lies!
Mary: We will see what Arthur believes when he looks at the evidence!
Elena stopped cold when she heard the word evidence spoken so clearly and firmly.
Her eyes darted around the grand hallway as she realized what Mary might mean.
Elena: What evidence are you talking about, you crazy old woman?
Mary: I have recorded everything you have done in this home for days!
Panic flared inside Elena's chest as her mask of perfection began to shatter completely.
She reached out forcefully to snatch Mary's uniform apron pocket searching for a device.
Mary: Get your hands off me right now, Elena!
Mary pushed Elena's hands away firmly while protecting the crying toddler behind her feet.
Elena stumbled back on her high heels before recovering her balance with a snarl.
Elena: You just made the biggest mistake of your entire miserable life!
Suddenly, the heavy grand double entrance doors burst open with immense explosive force.