The morning sun poured through the high arch windows of the grand estate.
Elena adjusted her charcoal grey blazer as she checked the daily schedule on her tablet.
She had worked as the house manager for the Sterling family for over four years.
Every morning began with the same careful routine to keep the mansion running smoothly.
Evelyn Sterling sat near the window in her custom motorized wheelchair reading a book.
The gentle elderly woman smiled warm greetings whenever staff members passed through the hall.
Elena: Good morning, Mrs. Sterling, would you like your tea now?
Evelyn: Just a glass of fresh cold water today, sweet Elena.
Elena nodded politely and walked toward the spacious kitchen down the main corridor.
The quiet atmosphere changed the moment footsteps echoed sharply against the marble floor.
Gwyneth walked down the grand staircase wearing a glamorous burgundy satin cowl-neck evening gown.
She was engaged to Julian Sterling, the sole heir to the massive family fortune.
Her cold blue eyes scanned the grand foyer with obvious disgust and impatience.
Gwyneth: Why is nobody attending to me in this gigantic house right now?
Elena quickly returned carrying a tall glass of ice water on a silver tray.
She noticed Gwyneth standing near the doorway with her arms crossed tightly over her chest.
Elena: Good morning Miss Gwyneth, can I get you something from the kitchen?
Gwyneth: I need the car brought around immediately because my schedule is full today.
Elena: Of course, I will call the driver right away for your appointment.
Evelyn quietly wheeled herself closer to the middle of the bright foyer room.
Evelyn: Good morning Gwyneth, dear, did you sleep well in the guest suite?
Gwyneth did not even turn her head to acknowledge the elderly woman's polite question.
Gwyneth: The mattress was far too firm for my sensitive back, honestly.
Evelyn: I am sorry to hear that, but we can change the bedding today.
Evelyn: Could you please pass me that glass of water from the side table?
Gwyneth scoffed loudly and tossed her styled blonde hair over her shoulder in annoyance.
Gwyneth: Do I look like a servant to you in this expensive house?
Elena stepped between them immediately to protect the gentle elderly owner of the house.
Elena: I will handle the water for Mrs. Sterling right away, Miss Gwyneth.
Gwyneth: Step back right now before I have you fired for your insolence!
Elena held her hands up firmly to keep the aggressive guest from stepping closer.
Elena: I am doing my job by protecting the person who hired me.
Gwyneth: Get your hands off me right now, you pathetic little maid!
Elena: She only asked for a glass of water from her own table!
Gwyneth pointed her finger aggressively while standing under the large framed American flag on the wall.
Gwyneth: You don't know who I am, you're just staff, know your place!