Victoria's hands trembled visibly as she tried to force a delicate smile.
She adjusted her sparkling evening gown and took a step toward David.
Victoria: David sweetheart, you cannot take the word of a little child over mine!
David: My daughter does not lie to me, Victoria, especially about safety.
David turned toward his head of security who stood near the heavy front doors.
David: Marcus, pull up the security camera footage from the second floor hall.
Victoria gasped sharply as a look of sheer panic crossed her features.
Victoria: You installed security cameras in the private upstairs hallway of this house?
David: I installed high definition security cameras in every corridor last month.
Marcus pulled out a slim tablet computer and began tapping the glass screen.
The whole room remained dead silent except for baby Leo's quiet soft breathing.
Clara stood up slowly and held Lily close to her side for comfort.
Marcus stepped forward and handed the bright digital tablet directly to David.
David stared intently at the clear video footage playing on the screen.
The video clearly showed Victoria holding a small plastic bottle ten minutes ago.
She carefully poured clear fluid onto the marble floor right at the top step.
Then she hid behind a large decorative marble pillar until Clara arrived with Leo.
David's jaw clenched in deep anger as he handed the tablet to his lawyer.
David: You intentionally created a dangerous situation just to frame my loyal staff!
Victoria: I can explain everything, David, please just listen to me!
David: Why would you ever do something so foolish and completely cruel?
The family attorney stepped forward carrying a thick yellow legal folder.
He looked at Victoria with a stern professional gaze over his silver eyeglasses.
Attorney: Mr. Vance, this explains why she insisted on changing the prenuptial agreement.
David: What prenuptial agreement changes are you talking about right now?
Attorney: She wanted full control of the trust fund if Clara was dismissed for cause.
Victoria stepped back toward the marble banister with her eyes wide with fear.
She realized her elaborate scheme to control the family fortune was collapsing fast.
Victoria: I only wanted what was fair for my future in this marriage!
David: You put my infant son in real danger for money and power!