Elena gripped her cleaning cloth tightly as she wiped down the cold marble railing.
The sun streamed through the huge glass windows of the grand hill mansion.
Everything in this house looked clean, expensive, and completely devoid of true love.
Elena had worked for the rich Sterling family for nearly two whole years.
She knew every quiet hallway and every hidden door inside this vast estate.
More importantly, she knew the dark temper of the new bride, Victoria.
Victoria had married Arthur Sterling just six brief months ago after a whirlwind romance.
Arthur was a busy billionaire CEO who spent most of his days in city boardrooms.
He truly believed his beautiful young wife was sweet, gentle, and kind.
But Elena saw the real woman whenever the wealthy master left for work.
Victoria treated the household staff like dirt under her expensive designer shoes.
She yelled at the cooks and threatened to fire the elderly gardener weekly.
Yet the newest target of her cruelty was Arthur's infant son, Little Leo.
Leo was born from Arthur's late wife, who passed away during childbirth.
The sweet baby boy was the sole heir to the huge family trust fund.
Victoria hated the small infant because he stood in the way of her money.
If Leo were gone, Victoria would inherit everything under the current legal will.
Elena kept a very close eye on the baby carrier every single day.
She promised herself that no harm would ever touch that sweet innocent baby.
On a bright Tuesday morning, the house was strangely quiet and still.
Arthur had left early for a major corporate board meeting downtown.
Elena heard sharp high heels clicking fast along the upper floor balcony.
She looked up from the foyer and saw Victoria carrying the baby carrier roughly.
The infant was sleeping inside, unaware of the danger near the steep drop.
Victoria pushed open the heavy balcony doors that led to the marble ledge.
The open air blew hard across the high stone floor of the terrace.
Elena's heart pounded wildly against her ribs as she watched from below.
Victoria placed the light carrier right on the edge of the tall balustrade.
A strong gust of wind could easily tip the carrier toward the stone courtyard.
Elena did not hesitate for even a single second as she ran forward.
Elena: Victoria, step away from that railing right now!
Victoria: Mind your own business, you foolish little maid!
Elena rushed up the grand curved staircase as fast as her legs could carry her.
Her work shoes slapped hard against the polished white marble steps.
Victoria turned around with a cold, cruel glare across her face.
Victoria: Do not take another step toward me, Elena!
Elena: You are putting that innocent child in severe danger!
Victoria: He is just a burden who takes Arthur's attention from me!
Elena reached the top landing just as the carrier shifted on the ledge.
She lunged forward and pulled the heavy baby carrier safely into her arms.
She pulled little Leo tight against her chest as her body shook with fear.
The infant woke up and began to cry loudly from all the sudden movement.
Elena: Shh, it is okay, you are completely safe with me now.
Victoria took a quick step back, her eyes flashing with pure rage.
Victoria: Give that child back to me this instant!
Elena: Never! I am calling Mr. Sterling right this second!