Suddenly, Lily ran out from her hiding spot near the wall.
She darted right in front of her older brother fast.
Before anyone could stop her, she pushed Leo's arm hard.
The heavy two-tier cake slipped completely out of his hands.
It flew through the air in front of the quiet guests.
A loud gasp went through the large crowd instantly.
The cake smashed hard onto the cold marble floor below.
White frosting and red berry filling splattered across the tile.
Glass pieces from the display dish shattered everywhere around them.
The sweet smell of vanilla filled the sudden quiet room.
Leo stood there in shock, looking at his empty hands.
The festive party music stopped playing all at once.
Lily fell to her knees right next to the mess.
She began to cry loud tears onto her yellow dress.
The guests started whispering angrily to one another nearby.
They could not believe the girl had ruined the moment.
Arthur's wife, Clara, ran forward with a scared face.
She knelt beside Lily and held her small shoulders tight.
Clara looked up nervously at her tall, powerful husband.
Arthur moved through the crowd with heavy, slow steps.
His face was red with sudden anger and embarrassment.
He looked down at his daughter with a stern look.
The family trust fund seemed far away from this mess.
Something was very wrong, but Arthur only saw broken cake.