The bright morning sun shone through the tall glass windows of the grand mansion.
Elena adjusted her grey work vest and smoothed down her clean uniform apron.
She had worked for the wealthy Sterling family for almost five whole years.
The mansion featured tall white pillars and expensive marble floors throughout every hallway.
A large American flag hung proudly on the main wall near the grand entrance.
Arthur Sterling was a successful businessman who built a massive real estate empire.
He was a quiet man who cared deeply about his family and his business.
His young wife Victoria had married him just eighteen short months ago.
Victoria always wore expensive designer dresses made of fine teal silk material.
She walked through the house with a sharp gaze that made the staff nervous.
Elena kept her head down and focused entirely on taking care of the home.
Her main duty was caring for little baby Leo, the youngest Sterling heir.
Leo was only six months old and had big blue curious eyes.
Arthur adored his little boy and spent every free moment playing with him.
However, Victoria viewed the small baby as a threat to her financial future.
Arthur's late wife had left behind a massive family trust fund for Leo.
If anything happened to the child, the entire inheritance would pass to Victoria.
Elena noticed how Victoria looked at the baby when Arthur was not looking.
There was no warmth or kindness in the stepmother's icy brown eyes.
Elena: Good morning, Victoria. I am taking Leo to the nursery now.
Victoria: Stop right there, Elena. Leave the child on the table.
Elena stopped in her tracks and held the baby car seat a little tighter.
Elena: Mr. Sterling asked me to keep Leo close to me today.
Victoria: I do not care what Arthur said to you this morning.
Elena: I must follow the master's direct orders, ma'am.
Victoria stepped closer and glared at the young maid with total disdain.
Victoria: You are just a servant in this household, so remember your place.
Elena: My place is ensuring this sweet baby stays safe and healthy.
Victoria narrowed her eyes and took a quiet step toward the white balcony.
The second floor balcony overlooked the grand marble foyer down below.
It was a steep fall that would cause severe damage to anything dropped.
Elena felt a sudden cold chill run down her entire spine.
She noticed Victoria eyeing the legal papers tucked inside the baby carrier.
Those papers proved that Leo was the sole beneficiary of the main estate.
Victoria reached out her manicured hand toward the handle of the carrier.
Victoria: Give me those custody files right now, Elena!
Elena: No, Victoria! Mr. Sterling told me to guard these documents!
Victoria: You dare defy me in my own luxury home?!
Victoria grabbed the edge of the carrier and pulled it toward the railing.
Elena gasped in horror and planted her feet firmly on the polished floor.
She refused to let go of the baby car seat for even one second.
The struggle near the balcony edge was growing more dangerous by the minute.
Elena knew she had to protect the child no matter what happened next.