The sun shone brightly through the massive glass windows of the grand estate.
Elena smoothed down her grey uniform as she carried a clean tray into the foyer.
She had worked for the Montgomery family for over five whole years.
Every morning began with the same peaceful routine across the vast halls.
She cleaned the marble floors until they reflected the tall crystal chandeliers above.
She checked the temperature of the nursery on the second floor with great care.
Little Lily was sleeping soundly in her wooden crib near the sunny window.
Elena loved the quiet baby like her own daughter after months of daily care.
Julian Montgomery was a very busy chief executive who worked long hours downtown.
His wife had passed away shortly after the young baby was born last year.
Elena had stepped in to provide constant care and gentle comfort for Lily.
The quiet routine changed completely when Victoria arrived three months ago.
Victoria was Julian’s new fiancé and she demanded complete control over the entire household.
She wore expensive beige silk dresses and walked with an arrogant posture everywhere.
She treated the household staff with open coldness and constant harsh demands.
Elena always kept her head down and focused strictly on her daily duties.
She noticed how Victoria looked at the baby with cold indifference during dinner.
Victoria only cared about the massive fortune and the family trust fund papers.
Elena caught Victoria searching through Julian’s locked oak desk several times late at night.
When Elena entered the room, Victoria would quickly snap the drawers shut with anger.
Victoria: Why are you sneaking around like a silent mouse again?
Elena: I was only dusting the bookshelves as requested, ma'am.
Victoria: Do not look at my private papers or you will be fired instantly.
Elena nodded politely and backed out of the large office without saying another word.
She knew that raising an alarm without hard proof would only cause major trouble.
Julian trusted Victoria completely and planned a grand wedding for the upcoming spring.
The mansion was filled with expensive legal documents regarding the family estate settlements.
Elena knew her primary duty was to protect the sweet baby from any harm.
She walked up the grand staircase to check on the quiet nursery once more.
Victoria was standing near the curved balcony railing overlooking the main floor below.
She held a heavy wooden antique box that contained priceless family inheritance heirlooms.
Her hands were tight around the carved lid as she glared at the servant.
Victoria: You think you are so clever watching my every move here.
Elena: I am only doing my job to care for this home, ma'am.
Victoria: Your job ends whenever I decide you are no longer needed.
Elena felt a sudden chill run down her spine as Victoria stepped closer to the edge.