The vast marble foyer of the estate was quiet on Tuesday morning.
Sunlight poured through the high arching windows onto the polished floors.
Elena adjusted her clean light blue maid uniform as she walked gently.
She held little Leo closely in her warm, protective arms.
The motherless baby was only six months old and needed gentle care.
Elena had worked for the wealthy Sterling family for nearly five years.
She loved the baby as if he were her own family member.
Since the biological mother passed away, Elena watched over him day and night.
Elena: You are safe with me, little one.
She whispered sweet words to keep the baby calm and comfortable.
The massive grand staircase towered high above the marble living area.
Heavy red curtains hung beside a large American flag near the doorway.
The house was usually peaceful before the master of the house woke up.
Julian Sterling was a famous business CEO in the downtown district.
He managed a huge family trust fund and several real estate holdings.
However, recent events had brought tension into the grand home.
Julian had recently become engaged to a glamorous woman named Victoria.
Victoria always wore expensive dark designer dresses and gold jewelry.
She treated the house staff with cold disdain and harsh words.
Elena knew that Victoria did not care about the baby at all.
Victoria only cared about Julian's massive bank accounts and legal inheritance.
Victoria: Why is that child still crying in the hallway?
Victoria walked down the wide stairs with a deep frown on her face.
Her dark teal gown rustled loudly against the cold marble steps.
Elena: He is just waking up for his morning milk, ma'am.
Victoria: Take him to the back room out of my sight.
Elena stood her ground firmly near the grand fireplace.
She noticed the sharp look in Victoria's cold grey eyes.
Elena: Mr. Julian asked me to keep Leo near the sunlight.
Victoria: I do not care what Julian told you earlier today.
Victoria stepped down to the main floor with quick, loud footsteps.
She reached out her hand toward the blue baby blanket abruptly.
Victoria: Give that boy to me right this instant, maid.
Elena: Please do not raise your voice around the infant.
Elena stepped backward toward the grand front doors for safety.
She could feel her heart pounding fast inside her chest.
Something felt terribly wrong about Victoria's sudden pushy attitude.
Victoria: That child is standing between me and thirty million dollars!
The harsh words echoed loudly across the empty grand hall.
Elena gasped in complete shock when she heard the huge dollar figure.
Elena: What do you mean by thirty million dollars?
Victoria: The legal estate will be locked in trust if he lives here!
Victoria reached forward frantically to grab the baby away.
Elena turned her shoulder to protect the innocent baby boy.
Elena: I will never let you harm this precious child!