Clara adjusted her blue nurse scrubs while standing inside the bright kitchen.
She carefully poured warm soup into a small bowl for elderly Eleanor.
Eleanor rested quietly in her wheelchair near the large glass window.
The afternoon sun lit up the luxurious white marble countertops surrounding them.
Clara had worked as a professional caregiver for nearly five years.
She took great pride in serving vulnerable elderly people with real patience.
However, the past three months in this mansion were extremely difficult.
Victoria entered the sunlit kitchen with very heavy footsteps.
She wore an expensive green satin shirt that shimmered under the lights.
Her eyes scanned the room with deep suspicion and clear irritation.
Victoria: Where did you put my gold designer watch?
Clara: I have not seen your watch anywhere today, Mrs. Vance.
Victoria: Do not lie to my face like you always do!
Clara took a slow breath to keep her own voice steady.
She refused to let Victoria see her get visibly shaken up.
Clara: I only care for Eleanor's medical needs and daily meals.
Victoria: My expensive jewelry keeps disappearing since you started working here!
Victoria stepped closer and pointed a sharp finger at Clara's face.
Eleanor shifted uncomfortably in her wheelchair and looked quite worried.
Eleanor: Please stop shouting at sweet Clara right now, Victoria.
Victoria: Stay out of this business right now, old woman!
Victoria turned her full harsh focus back onto Clara immediately.
She slammed her hand down onto the clean marble counter top.
Victoria: Pack your bags and leave this estate before I call police!
Clara: Mr. Vance hired me and only he can fire me.
Victoria gasped sharply at Clara's calm and direct answer.
She hated when anyone challenged her authority inside this home.
She grabbed a heavy bronze candlestick sitting on the kitchen shelf.
Clara quickly stepped in front of Eleanor to protect her completely.
The physical tension inside the kitchen reached a very dangerous point.
Clara held her head high and refused to back down today.