Elena moved forward without hesitation as her heart pounded against her ribs.
She sprinted across the polished floor toward the wide marble staircase landing.
Victoria leaned dangerously over the carved wooden railing with a cold smile.
She loosened her tight grip on the delicate white blanket without warning.
The heavy bundle shifted downward dangerously fast toward the hard marble steps.
Elena lunged forward across the slick floor with her arms outstretched wide.
She slid across the glossy marble and caught the slipping baby safely.
Her knees hit the floor hard, but she held the infant tight.
The soft blanket wrapped securely around the small sleeping boy in time.
Elena pulled the baby close against her chest, letting out a breath.
She checked his tiny hands and face to make sure he was unhurt.
The baby whimpered softly before nestling safely back into her warm arms.
Elena sat on the cold floor with tears welling in her eyes.
She looked up toward the top of the grand stairs with anger.
Victoria stood frozen on the step above with a horrified look overall.
Her cheeks flushed bright red as her cruel plan failed so completely.
She had not expected the quick maid to react with such speed.
Victoria: You stupid girl! What do you think you are doing?
Elena: I saved this innocent baby from your terrible carelessness!
Victoria: Hand him over to me right now before I fire you!
Elena: I will never let you near him again after what happened!
Victoria hurried down the steps with her purple silk dress swishing loud.
She reached out her long nails toward the frightened little newborn child.
Elena turned her body protectively to shield the baby from her reach.
She stood up quickly and backed away toward the massive front door.
Victoria trapped her against the heavy wooden wall with a wild look.
Victoria: Nobody will ever believe your word over mine in this house!
Elena: The truth always comes out, no matter how rich you are!
Victoria raised her hand in anger to threaten the loyal house maid.
Before she could act, the heavy front doors swung wide open suddenly.
A cold breeze rushed into the grand foyer from the outside courtyard.
Arthur stood on the threshold holding his black leather briefcase tightly.
His sharp gaze took in the dramatic scene within a single second.
He saw Elena crying while protecting his young son on the floor.
He saw his wife standing over them with a furious look face.
The silence in the room grew heavy with unbearable dramatic tension.