The morning sun shone brightly through the tall arched windows of the grand grand estate.
Richard Miller adjusted his dark blue suit jacket before picking up his golden pen.
He was a very successful businessman who loved his young daughter Lily more than anything else.
His large mansion sat on top of a beautiful hill surrounded by tall green trees.
Everything in the house was neat, quiet, and spotless every single day of the week.
Richard had recently hired a new social coordinator named Victoria to manage large upcoming events.
Victoria always wore expensive gowns and walked around like she owned the entire neighborhood.
She carried herself with high pride and rarely spoke to the working house staff.
Richard thought she was professional, but he did not know her real inner character yet.
That morning, Richard had an urgent business meeting across town at the main city bank.
He placed his important paper documents inside his dark leather briefcase with great care.
Richard: I will return before noon to check on the party preparations.
Victoria: Do not worry at all, everything will be handled with absolute perfection.
Richard smiled warmly and looked around the spotless entryway of his spacious family home.
He noticed his sweet eight year old daughter Lily sitting quietly on the velvet sofa.
Lily was holding a small colorful drawing she had made earlier that morning.
Lily: Daddy, look at the bright house I drew for us today!
Richard: That is beautiful, my sweet girl, keep it safe for me.
Richard gave Lily a tight hug before heading out toward the front wooden doors.
Victoria watched him leave with a cold expression that quickly hid her true thoughts.
As soon as the heavy front door closed, Victoria turned around toward the little girl.
Her pleasant smile instantly disappeared from her face, leaving only a sharp scowl behind.
Victoria: Stop sitting around doing nothing while there is real work to be done.
Lily: My daddy said I could play quietly until he gets back home.
Victoria: Your father is not here right now, so you will obey my rules.
Lily looked down at her shoes and held her paper tightly against her chest.
She did not like the cold tone of voice that Victoria used with her.
Victoria walked past the sitting area toward the grand hallway near the main bedrooms.
She tapped her high heels loudly against the marble floor with every single step.
The house felt suddenly cold and uneasy to the young girl sitting alone.
Lily decided to walk upstairs toward her room to stay out of the way.
She did not want any trouble while her father was away at his meeting.
However, Victoria was waiting at the top landing with a box of supplies.
Victoria: You need to learn how to make yourself useful around this estate.
Lily: But I am just waiting for my daddy to come back home.
Victoria: You will do what I tell you to do right this minute.
The grand home fell completely silent as Victoria gestured toward the master bedroom doorway.