Arthur dove down the flight of stairs toward the center of the foyer floor.
He watched his precious child fall through the air in absolute slow motion.
His mind raced with terrifying fear as he stretched out both of his arms.
He threw his body across the slick marble tiles in a desperate slide.
The hard floor scraped against his dark suit as he reached the exact spot.
Lily fell directly into his strong arms right before she hit the floor.
Arthur cradled her tiny body tightly against his chest to cushion the shock.
The force of the landing made him slide several feet across the room.
He held her so close that he could feel her rapid heart beating wild.
Lily: Daddy! I was so scared! I thought I was going to fall!
Arthur: I have got you, baby. Daddy will never let anything hurt you.
He stroked her soft hair while checking her arms for any serious injuries.
Lily was crying hysterically but she was completely unhurt from the terrifying fall.
Arthur breathed a deep sigh of emotional relief as he held her safe.
Then he looked up at the top balcony with furious anger in his eyes.
Clara was leaning over the top rail with her mouth open in shock.
She was terrified because her cruel action had been caught in plain sight.
Arthur stood up slowly while holding his daughter safely in his left arm.
His face turned red with an explosive rage that he had never felt before.
He set Lily down gently near the grand couch inside the living room area.
Arthur: Stay right here with the housekeeper, sweetheart.
Lily: Please do not go, Daddy!
Arthur: I need to handle this matter once and for all, my angel.
The loyal housekeeper ran out from the kitchen and held Lily tightly.
Arthur turned around and marched up the grand marble staircase with rapid steps.
His heavy shoes echoed through the massive mansion like thunderous beat sounds.
Clara tried to back away toward the hallway door to escape his wrath.
She knew that her comfortable life of luxury was about to crumble instantly.
Arthur reached the top balcony in three big strides and stood over her.
The air between them felt freezing cold as he blocked her only escape route.