Chloe held the bucket directly over the kneeling woman's silver head.
A cruel smile spread across her face as she looked around at the crowd.
Chloe: Since you love dirty water so much, you can drink it!
She tipped the bucket and poured the cold dirty water directly over Eleanor.
The splash echoed through the high arched ceilings of the quiet mansion hall.
Dirty water soaked Eleanor's black wig, her face, and her entire apron.
A huge gasp of horror rippled through all the wealthy party guests.
Eleanor recoiled from the icy cold shock of the filthy liquid on her skin.
She sat on the wet floor while dirty water dripped from her chin.
Chloe threw her head back and laughed with loud bitter joy.
Chloe: Ha ha ha! Look at you now, you miserable old rat!
Guest: That is way too cruel, even for a servant!
Chloe: Mind your own business, everyone! I run this house now!
Eleanor held back her tears and stayed calm on the hard floor.
She felt deep sorrow, not for herself, but for her son's poor choice.
Chloe kicked the empty metal bucket across the room with her golden heel.
The metal bucket clattered loudly against the base of a grand white pillar.
Chloe: Now get up and scrub this entire room before I fire you!
Eleanor: You have no authority to fire anyone in this house.
Chloe: What did you just say to me, you worthless old maid?
Chloe raised her hand as if she was going to push the old woman.
Just then, the heavy front double doors of the mansion swung wide open.
Heavy footsteps echoed firmly across the polished marble floor of the grand entrance.
Daniel Miller walked in, wearing his dark tailored double-breasted designer suit.
He wore a small American flag pin on his lapel, matching his mother's pin.
He had just finished a high-stakes board meeting with international investors downtown.
He looked around the silent room and saw the dripping mess on the floor.
Daniel: What on earth happened here right now?
His voice was stern, loud, and full of natural authority.
The guests quickly parted to create a clear path for the young CEO.
Chloe's face instantly shifted from cruel anger to fake utter terror.
She ran toward Daniel and grabbed his arm with trembling hands.
Chloe: Oh Daniel, thank goodness you are finally home!
She squeezed his arm tightly and wiped away fake tears from her eyes.
Daniel: Chloe, why is there water all over the grand ballroom floor?
Chloe: That crazy maid tried to attack me with a heavy sharp object!
Chloe pointed a shaking finger at the soaked woman sitting on the floor.
Chloe: She threatened my life because I asked her to do her job!
Chloe: I had to defend myself, Daniel! I was so scared!
Daniel looked down at the soaked maid with deep concern and confusion.