Richard Sterling walked inside the foyer flanked by two burly security officers in suits.
He froze immediately when he saw the dramatic chaos unfolding in his main hallway.
His expensive leather briefcase dropped straight onto the floor with a heavy thud sound.
Richard: What is going on here?
His deep voice rang out like thunder across the high-ceilinged entrance hall.
Victoria changed her expression instantly from cruel anger to fake helpless fear.
She squeezed her eyes shut and wiped away imaginary tears with her delicate fingers.
Victoria: Oh, Richard, thank goodness you are finally home to save me!
She pointed a trembling finger directly at Elena and the crying young boy.
Victoria: That crazy maid tried to push your poor son down the stairs!
Elena stared in absolute shock at the shameless lie coming out of Victoria's mouth.
She kept her arms wrapped tight around Leo to keep him feeling safe.
Elena: That is a complete lie, Mr. Sterling!
Leo buried his tear-stained face deeper into Elena's protective embrace while sobbing heavily.
He slowly raised his small hand and pointed a trembling finger toward Victoria.
Leo: Dad, she pushed me down!
The small boy whimpered softly as he wiped his wet nose on his sleeve.
Leo: She told me to get out of her life forever!
Richard stepped closer to his son, his blue eyes narrowing down into dark rage.
He looked at his wife's guilty face and then down at his weeping child.