The grand foyer of the Sterling estate was filled with bright lights and soft music.
Waiters moved carefully through the crowd carrying silver trays of expensive drinks.
Sarah adjusted her clean blue uniform and adjusted her name tag with quiet pride.
She needed this catering job to support her young daughter's medical bills back home.
Sarah: Excuse me, sir, would you like another glass of sparkling water?
Guest: Thank you very much, you are doing a wonderful job tonight.
Sarah offered a polite smile and walked toward the kitchen to refill her tray.
She noticed a small boy standing near the edge of the grand marble staircase.
The eight-year-old boy named Leo looked confused as he searched the thick carpeted steps.
Leo: I know my dad dropped his lucky watch somewhere near here.
Sarah walked over to the young boy with a warm and gentle expression.
Sarah: Do you need some help looking for it, young man?
Leo: Yes please, my dad lost his golden pocket watch earlier today.
Before Sarah could kneel down, heavy high heels echoed across the polished marble floor.
A woman wearing a bright green diamond dress marched over with a deep frown.
Her name was Victoria, the selfish fiancee of the mansion's wealthy owner, Richard Sterling.
Victoria: What are you doing loitering near the main stairs, you useless child?
Leo: I am just searching for my father's lost golden watch, Victoria.
Victoria: Stop making up foolish excuses to ruin my important charity gala tonight!
Sarah stepped slightly closer to ensure the young boy stayed completely safe from harm.
Sarah: Ma'am, the boy is simply trying to find his father's personal property.
Victoria: Mind your own business and return to the kitchen where you belong!
Victoria glared at Sarah with pure contempt before turning her harsh gaze toward Leo.
Victoria: Get out of my sight right now before I throw you out!
Leo shrank back slightly, his small hands trembling against the polished wooden railing.
Sarah could feel her blood boiling at how cruel the wealthy woman was acting.
She decided she would not leave the boy alone with such a bitter person.