David Vance sat inside his bright morning room while the warm sun lit up the white walls.
He was a successful business owner who built a large house through years of honest work.
The large estate was quiet as the morning sun warmed the clean glass windows above him.
David picked up his fork and prepared to enjoy a peaceful breakfast before his daily meetings.
His rich life looked perfect to everyone who viewed his grand house from the wide road.
Yet behind the grand walls, deep trouble was quietly growing inside his peaceful home.
David reached toward the crystal glass filled with fresh orange juice resting on the tablecloth.
He had spent many years building an estate that provided total comfort for his family.
His young fiancée Victoria walked into the grand room wearing a bright green dress.
She smiled at David while her tall dark shoes clicked on the polished wooden floor.
Victoria: Good morning, my sweet love.
David: Good morning, Victoria.
Victoria: Are you ready for your big company meeting today?
David: Yes, I just need to finish my breakfast first.
Victoria sat down across the table and watched him closely with a warm smile.
She smoothed her long dress while watching David lift the glass toward his lips.
Her eyes narrowed slightly as the glass raised higher from the clean white table.
Suddenly, the side door opened fast and a maid rushed straight into the bright room.
Elena had worked in the large house for five years with complete dedication and care.
She was always quiet, polite, and very careful about her daily work around the estate.
Her face looked pale as she ran toward the head of the big table.
Elena: Sir, please stop right now!
David froze in place and looked up at Elena with total confusion on his face.
David: Elena, what is wrong with you today?
Victoria: How dare you run inside like that during breakfast!
Elena: Do not swallow that liquid, Mr. Vance!
Elena reached out her thin hand and grabbed the heavy stem of the glass.
She pulled the drink away from David's mouth before he could take a single sip.
Orange juice spilled across the pristine white tablecloth and splattered against the floor.
David stared at the wet cloth while his heart began to beat much faster.
He had never seen Elena act so bold or upset in all her years here.
Victoria: You stupid maid, you ruined his clean morning suit!
Elena: I had to save his life right now!
David: What are you talking about, Elena?
Elena kept her hand tight on the glass while standing firmly next to David.
Her breathing was heavy as she pointed toward the door leading out to the kitchen.
Victoria stood up quickly from her chair with an angry look in her dark eyes.
Victoria: She is out of her mind and needs to be fired today!
Elena: Sir, there is dangerous powder mixed into that orange juice!
David looked down at the orange stain spreading across the bright white tablecloth.
The air inside the room suddenly felt cold as everyone stopped talking for a moment.
David looked from his crying maid to his angry fiancée standing across the table.
He knew that something terrible was happening inside his quiet and safe home today.