The grand mansion was filled with bright golden lights and wealthy guests from all across the bustling city.
Every corner of the room showed off vast wealth, expensive art, and fine silk decorations hanging high.
Young Leo stood near the white marble staircase in his neat charcoal grey suit.
He felt very nervous because his father was upstairs speaking with important business partners.
Leo adjusted his small bowtie and looked around the crowded party for a friendly face.
Suddenly, his stepmother Victoria stepped toward him with a harsh look on her face.
She wore a bright green diamond dress that sparkled under the large crystal chandeliers.
Her eyes were cold and filled with deep anger as she glared at the young boy.
Victoria: Why are you still standing here annoying all our important guests tonight?
Leo: I am just waiting for my dad to finish his meeting downstairs.
Victoria: Your dad does not have time for a weak child like you today.
Leo: That is not true, because he asked me to stay right here.
Victoria took a quick step closer and pointed her long fingernail at his chest.
Victoria: You think you will inherit his vast estate and his business empire?
Leo: I do not care about money, I just want my dad!
Victoria: You are a threat to my future and everything I worked for!
She grabbed Leo by the shoulder of his suit and pulled him roughly backward.
Leo lost his balance on the slippery white marble edge near the top step.
He let out a loud gasp as his feet slipped out from under him.
Leo: Help me! Please, somebody catch me!
Victoria did not reach out to save the young boy from falling backward down.
She simply folded her arms and watched him stumble down the high stairs.
The boy tumbled down three steps before slipping out of control toward the landing.
Music played softly in the background while nobody seemed to notice the sudden danger.
Leo cried out in panic as he tried to grab the cold wooden handrail.
His small fingers missed the railing as he slid rapidly down the white marble.
The loud echo of his sharp cry rang out across the wide mansion hall.
Victoria smiled quietly to herself as she stood high above the long staircase.
She believed nobody was watching her cruel action near the dark upper corridor.
She thought her secret plan to eliminate Leo from the inheritance was working smoothly.
However, someone standing near the bottom of the stairs had seen the entire event.
A brave young woman working as a catering waitress dropped her silver serving tray.
She ran quickly toward the base of the grand staircase without hesitating for one second.