Firm footsteps echoed through the quiet marble entryway of the estate.
Marcus walked into the home carrying his black leather briefcase.
He wore a sharp navy blue business suit with a dark tie.
He had returned home early from his downtown corporate meeting.
Marcus stopped in the main hallway when he heard the commotion.
His sharp eyes took in the scene before him with confusion.
He saw his wife standing in anger near the maid and his baby.
Victoria immediately changed her tone and expression in an instant.
Tears flooded her eyes as she let out a loud fake sob.
She ran toward Marcus with her hands pressed over her face.
Victoria: Oh, darling, thank goodness you are finally home!
Marcus: Victoria, what is going on here right now?
Victoria: This maid laid hands on me and stole Leo!
Marcus frowned and looked past his wife toward Elena.
Elena stood straight while holding little Leo safely in her arms.
The baby boy reached out his tiny hand toward his father.
Marcus: Elena, why are you holding Leo like that?
Victoria: She snapped at me when I tried to feed him!
Victoria: She threatened me and said terrible lies about me!
Victoria: Please fire her and send her away right now, darling!
Marcus looked deeply troubled as he set down his heavy briefcase.
He respected Elena because she had served his late wife loyally.
However, he had trusted Victoria to run the large home properly.
He walked closer to the center of the marble room.
Marcus: Elena, I need you to explain what happened here.
Elena raised her chin and looked her boss in the eyes.
Elena: Sir, I would never disrespect you or your home.
Elena: But I had to step in to protect your baby son.
Victoria: She is lying, darling, do not listen to her!
Victoria: She is jealous of my place in this wealthy house!
Elena unlocked her phone screen with a single touch of her thumb.
Elena: Look at this video, sir! She was dragging your baby!