The morning sun rose bright over the sprawling luxury mansion sitting quietly in the heart of Dallas.
White marble floors stretched across the vast entryway under high glass ceilings that caught the morning light.
Sarah adjusted her clean blue uniform while walking softly down the long, silent hallway near the stairs.
She had worked as a housemaid for the wealthy Vance family for nearly six peaceful months now.
Her main duty was caring for little baby Leo, the sweet seven-month-old heir to the family fortune.
Leo's father, Arthur Vance, was a powerful Dallas businessman who spent long days running his commercial empire.
Arthur loved his young son dearly, but his busy travel schedule kept him away from home often.
Three months ago, Arthur had married Victoria, a beautiful woman with a cold and calculating heart.
Victoria liked expensive silk dresses, gold jewelry, and spending Arthur's money at lavish shopping malls across town.
However, she never showed any real love or warmth toward little baby Leo when Arthur was absent.
Sarah noticed how Victoria looked at the baby with deep anger and bitter jealousy every single day.
Leo was the sole beneficiary of his late mother's massive real estate trust fund and private bank accounts.
If anything happened to the baby, the entire inheritance would instantly transfer directly to Arthur and Victoria.
Sarah: Good morning, little sweet boy.
Sarah lifted the baby gently from his crib, holding his warm little hands with deep tenderness.
Victoria: Why are you wasting time cuddling that child, Sarah?
Victoria stood leaning near the nursery doorway, holding a golden compact mirror and tapping her long red nails.
Sarah: I am giving him his morning milk, ma'am.
Victoria: Put him down and go polish the silver tea sets downstairs immediately.
Sarah: He needs his food first, Mrs. Vance.
Victoria stepped into the room with a sharp glare that made Sarah's heart beat fast with tension.
Victoria: Do not ever question my orders in this house again, maid.
Sarah nodded quietly, hugging the baby close to her chest as Victoria turned and walked away.
She knew that behind Victoria's polished smile lay a dangerous woman who hated the helpless little boy.
Sarah promised herself that she would protect baby Leo no matter what troubles came her way.