The bright morning sun streamed through the high arch windows of the luxury mansion foyer, casting long shadows across the white marble floor. An American flag hung mounted on the wall near the grand staircase. Standing near the marble pillars, Chloe smoothed down her tight red halter gown, her face twisted in disgust as she stared at a quiet woman wearing black-framed glasses and simple clothes.
Chloe: You missed a spot on the baseboard, old woman! Do you need stronger glasses, or are you just lazy?
Margaret: The floor is clean, Miss Chloe. I have been taking care of this house for a long time.
Chloe: Don't you dare talk back to me! I am marrying Daniel next month, which makes me the mistress of this entire estate!
Margaret: You are a guest here until the wedding papers are signed, child.
Chloe: A guest? I run this mansion now!
Without warning, Chloe grabbed a heavy metallic bucket filled with ice-cold soapy water from the cleaning cart. She swung her arms forward, splashing the water directly onto Margaret's face and chest. The heavy splash echoed off the marble walls, making Margaret gasp for air.
Chloe: You don't belong in this neighborhood, peasant!
Before Margaret could even wipe her eyes, Chloe stepped forward and forcefully slapped her straight across the face. The heavy slap impact cracked through the foyer like thunder. Margaret stumbled back against the wall, her cheek turning bright red under her wet skin.
Chloe: Now clean up this mess before I have security throw you out into the street!
Margaret didn't scream or cry. She slowly lifted a wet hand, wiping the soapy water from her eyes. She reached into her soaked coat pocket, pulled out a small cell phone, and tapped the screen calmly.
Margaret: Daniel, come down please...
Chloe: Who are you calling? You think the manager cares about a worthless servant?
Margaret held the phone against her ear, her voice cool and completely steady. But as heavy footsteps began to echo from the top of the grand curved staircase, Chloe had no idea that her foolish cruelty was about to cost her everything.