Before Victoria could take another step, heavy knocking echoed at the door.
The massive front entry doors swung open wide with a loud boom.
Richard Vance stepped into the house alongside three uniformed police officers.
He looked at the scene in the foyer with deep shock and anger.
Richard: What is going on here right now in my home?
Victoria immediately changed her tone and put on a fake crying face.
She ran toward Richard with her hands over her dramatic eyes.
Victoria: Oh darling, thank goodness you came home right this very minute!
Victoria: The maid tried to throw Toby down the marble stairs just now!
Victoria: I tried to stop her, but she is completely out of control!
Richard looked at Elena, who was standing firm while holding Toby tight.
Elena did not flinch or look away from her wealthy employer's eyes.
Elena: That is a complete lie, Mr. Vance, she tried to hurt him.
Elena: I jumped down the steps to catch him before he fell.
Victoria gasped loudly and pointed a shaking finger at the young maid.
Victoria: She is trying to save herself from going to prison today!
Victoria: Arrest this dangerous maid immediately, officers, take her away now!
The lead police officer stepped forward, looking confused by the scene.
Toby pulled away from Elena's side and walked toward his father.
He raised his small, trembling hand and pointed straight at Victoria.
Toby: Daddy, she pushed me down the stairs, she is lying!
Toby: Stepmom told me accidents happen easily right before she pushed me!
The room went completely quiet as everyone turned to look at Victoria.
Victoria's face turned pale white as she backed toward the wall.
Victoria: The child is confused, he is lying to protect the maid!
Richard: My son never lies about something as serious as this.
Richard turned to face his personal assistant standing near the open door.
Richard: Check the staircase security cameras immediately on my phone monitor.