By noon, the summer sun filled the grand foyer with bright natural daylight from the tall glass dome.
A massive American flag hung quietly from the upper balcony rail above the polished white marble floor.
Victoria stepped out of her bedroom wearing a striking, sparkling red sequin gown for a luncheons.
Her red high heels clicked loudly against the floor as she walked purposefully toward the baby nursery.
Elena was quietly sitting near the window, singing a soft lullaby to put little Leo to sleep.
Victoria pushed the mahogany nursery door open with sudden force, startling both the nanny and the infant.
Victoria: Give me the baby right now, Elena. I need to take pictures for my social page.
Elena: He is very sleepy right now, Mrs. Sterling, and needs his afternoon rest.
Victoria: I do not care about his nap schedule! I am his stepmother and your boss!
Elena felt a sudden chill, but she carefully handed the calm baby over to Victoria's bright arms.
Victoria held the small child awkwardly, stepping toward the grand staircase overlooking the main entrance hall downstairs.
In her other hand, Victoria carried a blue folder containing important family trust and estate legal documents.
Elena followed closely behind at a safe distance, watching Victoria's every movement with deep anxiety.
Victoria reached the top landing of the stairs and glanced down at the empty foyer below them.
She deliberately held the blue document folder near the edge, waving it around in a dramatic gesture.
Victoria: Arthur thinks he can leave all his wealth to a silly baby, but I run this home!
Elena: Please step away from the railing, Mrs. Sterling! It is not safe up here!
Victoria turned sharply toward Elena with a mean look and stepped backward closer to the high ledge.
She raised her voice loudly, pretending to scuffle with the startled nanny near the polished stone steps.
Victoria: Keep your hands off my family documents, you thieving servant!
Elena gasped in horror as Victoria deliberately dropped the heavy folder down toward the hard lower floor.
The papers scattered across the shiny marble like white autumn leaves blown around by a cold wind.
Victoria then grabbed Elena's arm tightly, forcing the terrified nanny down onto her knees near the landing.
She shouted at the top of her lungs, trying to create an scene that could be heard outside.
Victoria: Help! Someone help me! The nanny is attacking me and reaching for the baby!
Elena pulled back carefully, keeping her hands visible while shielding the small child from any sudden movement.
She remained on her knees, wrapping her arms protectively around the baby who started crying loudly now.
Elena: I am not touching you, Victoria! Please calm down before someone gets hurt!
Victoria stepped back into the middle of the hallway, smoothing down her glittering red sequin evening dress.
She pulled her phone from her clutch purse and quickly dialed Arthur's private mobile line on speaker.
Victoria: Arthur, come home immediately! Your nanny just lost her mind and tried to hurt us!