The tension in the bright foyer reached a dangerous boiling point now.
Victoria stepped even closer to try and grab the child back forcefully.
Victoria: Give him to me right now or I will destroy you!
Elena: Do not touch this child ever again!
Elena firmly blocked Victoria’s advance with her own slender body.
She refused to move an inch away from the helpless young boy.
Victoria: You will regret disobeying me for the rest of your life!
Elena: I am not afraid of your empty threats anymore, Victoria!
Suddenly, the massive front double doors swung open with great force.
A loud heavy sound echoed across the tall marble room walls.
Arthur Sterling stepped inside wearing his dark tailor-made navy suit.
His face was flushed red with absolute shock and rising anger.
He had returned home early after forgotten files were requested downtown.
He stood under the doorway and glared across the wide open foyer.
Arthur: What on earth is going on in my house right now?
Victoria immediately changed her tone and put on a fake smile.
She squeezed her eyes shut and forced out fake tears instantly.
Victoria: Oh darling, thank goodness you have finally returned home safe!
Arthur: Why is my son crying so loudly, Victoria?
Victoria: This maid went completely wild and tried to attack me suddenly!
Elena stood her ground and held little Leo firmly in her arms.
Elena: That is an absolute lie, Mr. Sterling!
Victoria: Silence, you lying little servant girl!
Arthur: Let her speak right now, Victoria!
Arthur marched authoritatively across the shining white marble floor tiles.
His sharp leather shoes made loud echo sounds throughout the room.
He looked directly at Elena and saw the true fear in Leo’s eyes.
Arthur: Tell me everything that happened here, Elena.
Elena: She was trying to force your son to sign legal papers!
Arthur: What legal papers are you talking about?
Elena: The trust fund modification papers she is hiding behind her back!