The master bathroom was larger than most city apartments, fully lined with imported white marble and gold fixtures.
Evelyn adjusted her gold satin robe and looked down at the tiny girl with pure disdain.
She felt that Lily stood in the way of her controlling the entire family estate and trust fund.
Evelyn grabbed a metal lighter from the counter, holding the open flame dangerously close to Lily's arm.
Evelyn: You think your father loves you more than me?
Lily: Please stop, Evelyn! I'm sorry!
Lily cried out in terror as the heat brushed against her delicate skin.
Sarah rushed into the bathroom after hearing the terrifying screams echoing down the long hallway.
Sarah: Please stop this right now, Mrs. Evelyn!
Sarah tried to step in, but Evelyn pointed an aggressive finger toward the doorway.
Evelyn: Stay back if you want to keep your job in this house, Sarah!
Lily sobbed uncontrollably, backing up against the massive gold-plated bathtub.
Sarah knew she could not fight Evelyn physically without getting thrown out of the house forever.
She quietly pulled out her phone and hit the quick-dial button for Mark's personal line.
Mark was currently sitting in his luxury vehicle at a red light two blocks away from the estate.
When he answered the call, the sound of his daughter's screaming pierced right through his phone speaker.
Sarah: Sir, you need to return home right this second!
Mark slammed his foot on the gas pedal, making an immediate illegal U-turn in heavy traffic.
His heart pounded wildly against his ribs as severe panic completely overwhelmed his mind.
He pulled into the long driveway, leaving the vehicle running near the front entrance steps.
He bounded up the stairs, following the echoing sound of distress straight toward the master bathroom.