Richard sat at his large mahogany desk inside his office.
He looked at a framed photo of his late wife.
His heart still ached every single day for her.
Their tiny daughter Lily was his entire world now.
He had sworn to protect her with his life.
Then he had met Victoria at a charity gala.
She was stunning and seemed so kind to everyone.
They got married after six short months of dating.
Richard believed she would be a good mother figure.
He thought she would bring warmth back to their home.
However, Victoria harbored a dark, hidden jealousy inside.
She hated how much Richard loved his little girl.
She wanted his immense fortune all for herself.
Lily was only two years old and very soft-spoken.
Whenever Richard walked into the room, Victoria acted sweet.
She would smile and kiss the tiny child gently.
Victoria: Isn't she just the cutest little princess?
Richard: She really is my sweetest whole world.
Victoria: I am so lucky to be her mother now.
Richard: That means everything to me, my love.
But as soon as Richard left, her face changed.
Her smiles vanished into cold, icy glares immediately.
She treated the nanny with severe disrespect constantly.
The household staff noticed her fake behavior right away.
They feared for the innocent toddler's daily safety.
Victoria hated the heavy inheritance terms of Richard's will.
She knew the estate went directly to young Lily.
If anything happened to Lily, Victoria would inherit everything.
Greed began to poison her dark thoughts completely.
She started planning a way to eliminate the child.
She wanted it to look like a tragic mistake.
One afternoon, Richard had to take an urgent call.
He stepped into his home office down the hall.
He asked Victoria to watch Lily for a moment.
Richard: Can you watch her for five minutes, please?
Victoria: Of course, darling, go take your important call.
Victoria held the toddler's small, fragile hand coldly.
She led the little girl toward the grand balcony.
The marble foyer below was hard and unforgiving.
Lily giggled, thinking they were playing a fun game.
She did not understand the danger she was in.
Victoria looked down at the bright white marble floor.
Her hands gripped the wooden railing very tightly.
This was her chance to claim the entire fortune.
She lifted the helpless child over the high railing.
Lily's little face twisted into total, sudden confusion.
The dark plan was finally put into motion now.