Brenda snatched her phone off the side table, her fingers trembling with cold, calculated rage.
She realized that if David found out about this incident, her comfortable lifestyle would vanish instantly.
She needed to flip the narrative entirely before her wealthy husband returned home from his meeting.
Elena carried young Lily down the stairs toward the kitchen to give her a glass of fresh water.
Brenda followed right behind them, her high heels clicking loudly like a countdown timer on the floor.
She quickly dialed David's private cell phone number, putting her voice into a fake dramatic sob.
Brenda: David! You need to come home right this second!
David: Brenda, what is wrong? I am in the middle of a meeting.
Brenda: It is Elena! She just attacked me and grabbed Lily!
David: What are you talking about?! Is Lily okay?
Brenda: She tried to hurt Lily on the balcony to get revenge on me!
Elena turned around in total shock, listening to the shameless lies coming out of Brenda's mouth.
She could not believe that a human being could be so wicked and dishonest to save herself.
Brenda hung up the phone with a triumphant smile spreading across her painted face.
Brenda: You are finished here, Elena. Pack your bags and leave!
Elena: The truth will come out, Brenda. You cannot hide this.
Brenda: Who do you think David will believe? His wife or a maid?
Elena felt her stomach drop as she realized how powerful Brenda's lies could be to David.
David trusted his wife deeply and had provided her with unlimited credit cards and luxury items.
If David believed Brenda's story, Elena could face criminal charges and lose her entire livelihood forever.
She sat down at the kitchen island, holding Lily’s small hands while thinking of a way out.
She remembered that David had recently installed a brand-new high-definition security system inside the home.
Cameras were placed discreetly throughout the foyer, balcony, and living areas for safety monitoring.
However, Brenda owned the master passcodes on her personal phone app and could easily erase footage.
Elena knew she had only a few minutes before David arrived home to find solid proof.
She glanced over at the smart home control panel built directly into the kitchen wall monitor.
Her hands began to shake as she stepped closer to the electronic screen to check the feeds.
She needed to secure the video recording before Brenda had a chance to wipe the memory drive clean.
A race against time had begun in the quiet mansion, with everything hanging in the balance.