The morning light filtered through the tall stained glass windows of the Sterling family estate.
Richard sat in his grand home office surrounded by dark polished mahogany furniture.
He checked his gold wristwatch while reviewing financial documents for his company.
His wife Claire walked quietly down the upper hallway wearing a navy blue fitted dress.
She checked on six-month-old Leo who was resting near the grand staircase landing.
Downstairs, Elena adjusted her clean brown maid uniform while polishing the marble floors.
The mansion was usually completely quiet during this hour of the morning.
Richard heard soft footsteps echoing off the high ceilings above his private office space.
He returned his attention to the legal papers laid out across his broad desk.
Suddenly a loud gasp shattered the quiet atmosphere of the spacious residence.
Claire: Leo!
The sound of heavy tumbling echoed sharply down the hardwood staircase steps.
Richard dropped his pen immediately and pushed his heavy leather chair back.
He sprinted toward the main foyer as fast as his feet could carry him.
At the bottom of the stairs, Elena was already sliding across the slick floor.
She reached out her trembling arms just as the tiny bundle reached the final step.
Elena gathered the crying baby safely into her lap with a gasp of relief.
Elena: I got you! I have you safe, sweet baby!
Richard burst into the wide foyer, his eyes wide with absolute panic and fury.
Richard: What happened?! Who did this to my child?!
Elena pointed a shaking finger toward the top of the sweeping staircase.
Elena: She pushed him down the stairs! I saw her do it with my own eyes!
Claire stood at the top landing right in front of a giant framed national flag.
Her hands were clutched tightly against her chest as her face turned completely pale.
Claire: Don't listen to her, Richard! It was a total accident!
Richard: Get out of my house right now!
Claire: Please let me explain what actually happened up here!
Richard ignored her tears and knelt beside the terrified maid on the floor.
Richard: Are both of you alright?
Elena: We are safe now, sir, thank you for coming so fast.
Richard reached into his tailored charcoal suit jacket to pull out his phone.
Richard: I am calling the authorities immediately.
Claire backed away in terror as the front doors suddenly burst wide open.
Private security officers rushed inside while red lights flashed through the front windows.
The nightmare inside the grand house was only just beginning to unfold.