The heavy rain tapped loudly against the glass panes of the high mansion windows.
Richard was preparing to leave the estate for a vital city board meeting.
He straightened his navy blue tie while standing before the large gold mirror.
Sarah brought him a fresh silver tray carrying hot black morning coffee.
Richard: Thank you for taking such good care of Leo, Sarah.
Sarah: He is a wonderful sweet baby, Mr. Vance.
Richard: I will be back late tonight after the big company vote.
Sarah: Safe travels in the heavy rain, sir.
Richard grabbed his dark leather briefcase and walked out the front doors.
The heavy double doors closed shut with a deep echoing thud.
Sarah felt a sudden chill run down her spine as the room went silent.
She turned around to see Evelyn standing at the top of the stairs.
Evelyn wore an elegant bright green silk evening gown despite the early hour.
Her dark hair was styled up high with costly shiny gold pins.
She held a thick paper envelope tucked firmly beneath her right arm.
She walked down the marble steps with a sharp look in her dark eyes.
Evelyn: I want you to pack your personal belongings and leave today.
Sarah: Mr. Vance told me specifically to stay and watch Leo.
Evelyn: I am the mistress of this estate now, little girl.
Sarah: I take my direct orders from Mr. Vance, ma'am.
Evelyn: You will regret disobeying my explicit orders very soon.
Evelyn turned around angrily and marched straight into the grand home office.
Sarah followed her at a safe distance to ensure everything remained completely safe.
She watched through the narrow crack of the half open oak office door.
Evelyn was going through the top drawer of Richard's private heavy desk.
She pulled out the original legal papers regarding the baby's rich trust fund.
She held a sharp silver pen in her hand while reading the pages.
She muttered angry words under her breath about the massive family inheritance.
Sarah realized that Evelyn wanted to alter the legal legal document terms.
If something happened to the baby, the entire estate would go to Evelyn.
Sarah felt her pulse racing rapidly against her chest in deep fear.
She needed to protect the baby and gather evidence of Evelyn's greed.
She walked back upstairs quietly toward the warm sunny nursery room.
She picked up little Leo from his soft white velvet baby crib.
He babbled happily as he reached his small hands toward her collar.
Sarah hugged him tightly against her chest, whispering words of safety.
Sarah: I will never let anyone hurt you, little darling.
She heard sharp high heels clicking fast along the marble floor downstairs.
Evelyn was moving through the wide house toward the baby's room.
The air felt heavy with hidden danger as the footsteps grew much closer.
Sarah stood her ground near the center of the soft nursery rug.
She was ready to fight for the innocent baby no matter what happened.
Evelyn pushed open the white wooden door with a loud bang.
Her eyes were burning with pure hatred as she stepped inside the room.
Evelyn: Give me that child right now, maid.
Sarah: No, you stay away from him!
Evelyn: He is taking what belongs to me and my future!
Sarah: He is just an innocent baby who lost his loving mother!
Evelyn: He is an obstacle to my rightful place in this family!
Evelyn reached out her hand to grab the child's soft cotton blanket.
Sarah backed away quickly, shielding the baby with her own whole body.
The dark conflict inside the mansion had finally reached a breaking point.