The bright morning sun shone brightly across the sprawling Dallas estate.
Tall golden gates guarded the long stone driveway of the Vance family mansion.
Inside the grand house, quiet footsteps echoed along the smooth white marble floors.
Sarah adjusted her plain blue apron as she polished the dark oak railing.
She had worked as a maid in the mansion for nearly two years.
Every day she worked hard to keep the massive residence completely spotless.
Her favorite duty was caring for little baby Leo in the nursery upstairs.
The sweet eight-month-old boy always greeted her with a warm, joyful smile.
Leo's mother had passed away shortly after he was born into the world.
His father, David Vance, was a powerful real estate developer in Texas.
David worked long hours every day to build a strong future for his son.
He trusted Sarah completely to oversee the child's daily care and safety.
Sarah treated the little boy with the exact same tenderness as a mother.
She sang quiet lullabies whenever he felt sleepy or frightened by thunder.
However, the peaceful atmosphere of the mansion changed several weeks ago.
David had recently become engaged to a glamorous woman named Victoria Sterling.
Victoria wore expensive shimmering gowns and high heels every single day.
She treated the household staff with harsh demands and cold, icy stares.
Sarah noticed that Victoria never smiled whenever little Leo was nearby.
Victoria viewed the helpless baby as an annoying obstacle to her happiness.
She wanted David's entire multi-million dollar fortune strictly for herself.
Sarah: Good morning, Miss Victoria.
Sarah: Would you like me to prepare your breakfast now?
Victoria sneered coldly as she walked past the young maid without stopping.
Victoria: Keep your hands off my designer dresses today, maid.
Victoria: And keep that noisy infant away from my sight.
Sarah swallowed her pride quietly and returned to her morning cleaning work.
She felt a dark shadow hanging over the warm home she loved.
She knew that Victoria was hiding dangerous motives behind her pretty face.
David was blinded by love and failed to see his fiancee's cruel heart.
Sarah promised herself that she would protect baby Leo no matter what.
Later that afternoon, David prepared his leather briefcase for a business trip.
He needed to travel out of state for an important board meeting.
David: Sarah, I will be gone for two full days.
David: Please call me immediately if anything unusual happens here.
Sarah: You can trust me completely, Mr. Vance.
Sarah: Baby Leo will be safe and sound in my care.
David smiled warmly and patted his young baby's soft cheek gently.
He kissed his son's forehead before turning to leave through the entrance.
Victoria stood near the door with a sweet smile painted on her face.
Victoria: Have a safe flight, my sweet David.
Victoria: Everything will be perfectly fine while you are away.
As soon as David's car drove away, Victoria's fake smile vanished instantly.
She turned toward Sarah with eyes full of pure malice and contempt.
Sarah felt a cold shiver run down her back in the quiet hallway.