Just as Victoria stepped forward again, the heavy double oak doors swung wide open.
Julian stepped into the grand room wearing his dark green velvet suit after returning early.
He had forgotten key legal documents for his corporate deal and rushed back to retrieve them.
The furious shouting and hysterical crying echoed loudly off the lofty plaster ceiling.
Julian took one look at the scene and his face turned pale with shock and anger.
Julian: Ethan! What is wrong with you people right now?!
He dropped his expensive leather briefcase onto the floor and charged into the center room.
Elena cradled the sobbing baby securely against her neck while pointing at the steaming iron.
Her whole body shook with real adrenaline, but her voice was loud and clear.
Elena: Sir, she tried to burn your baby's crib with a scorching hot iron!
Julian stared at the burnt linen blanket inside the crib and saw the scorch marks.
The truth hit him like a physical blow to his chest as his eyes widened.
Victoria: Julian, darling, she is lying to you because she wants my place!
Victoria smoothed down her blue dress and tried to put on a sweet innocent smile.
Victoria: I was just ironing clothes and the clumsy girl knocked it toward the baby!
Elena: That is a complete lie and you know it, Victoria!
Elena stepped toward Julian and showed him the hot iron still resting on the table.
Elena: I saw her press it down while he was sleeping right underneath!
Julian looked into Victoria's eyes and saw no real love, only cold calculated deceit.
The scales fell from his eyes as he realized what kind of monster he had married.
Julian: You complete monster!
Julian stepped forward with intense anger and pointed his finger straight at Victoria's face.
Victoria tried to grab his arm, but Julian shoved her hand away with total disgust.
Julian: Do not touch me with your filthy deceitful hands ever again!
Victoria lost her balance on her high heels and stumbled down onto the hard floor.
She collapsed near the couch and clutched her dress while looking up in terror.