The grand marble foyer of the Sterling mansion was filled with bright morning light.
Sarah adjusted her crisp blue maid uniform while holding her feather duster.
She had worked for the wealthy CEO, Mark Sterling, for three long years.
Mark was a good boss who cared deeply about his young family.
However, his new wife, Elena, made everyone in the house feel unsafe.
Elena had married Mark only six short months ago after a fast romance.
She loved the massive estate, the luxury cars, and the endless bank accounts.
But she hated Sarah and she hated Mark's young son from his first marriage.
Sarah walked toward the grand staircase to start her morning cleaning duties.
She suddenly heard high heels clicking loudly on the balcony above her.
Sarah looked up and saw Elena standing near the heavy wooden railing.
Elena held a heavy crystal vase that belonged to Mark's late mother.
The antique vase was worth a fortune and held deep emotional value.
Sarah noticed that Elena was looking directly down at the baby playpen below.
The young boy was sleeping peacefully in the sunny living area below the railing.
Elena smirked as she intentionally pushed the heavy glass vase over the edge.
Sarah let out a sharp gasp and lunged forward across the slick floor.
She moved faster than she ever had in her entire life.
Sarah slid across the marble tiles and pulled the baby playpen away quickly.
The heavy glass vase crashed onto the floor just inches away from her feet.
Shattered crystal pieces exploded across the light marble floor with a loud boom.
Sarah wrapped her arms around the startled child to keep him safe.
The heavy footsteps of Mark Sterling echoed down the hallway immediately after.
Mark rushed into the bright foyer wearing his sharp dark blue business suit.
He stopped dead in his tracks when he saw the dangerous mess on the floor.
His face turned completely pale as he looked from Sarah to the balcony above.
Mark: What in the world just happened down here?!
Sarah: I managed to move him just in time, sir!
Mark: Did that crystal vase fall from the upper railing?
Sarah: It did not fall on its own, Mr. Sterling!
Elena: It was a total accident, I swear it!
Sarah: She deliberately pushed it toward the baby playpen!
Elena: Do not listen to this crazy maid, Mark!
Mark: Step down here right now, Elena!