The bright morning sun streamed through the high glass windows of the grand mansion.
Elena adjusted her clean white apron as she checked on small baby Leo in his crib.
The little boy giggled happily while clutching his favorite soft woolen blanket.
Elena smiled softly because she loved caring for the child of her kind employer.
Ethan had hired Elena three months ago after his sweet wife passed away peacefully.
He needed a trustworthy person to watch over his infant son while he managed his company.
Elena treated baby Leo like her own child every single day with immense patience.
She kept the large nursery spotless and full of soft classical music.
However, the calm atmosphere in the wealthy home was about to change completely today.
A loud taxicab pulled up along the long stone driveway outside the front gates.
Victoria stepped out of the back seat wearing a glittering golden sequence gown.
She carried two shiny leather suitcases and walked up the front steps like an owner.
Elena opened the massive double doors and looked at the elegant visitor with confusion.
Victoria: Move out of my way right now, simple house maid.
Elena: Good morning ma'am, may I ask who you are visiting today?
Victoria: I am Victoria, the future mistress of this entire private estate.
Elena felt a sudden chill run down her spine at those sharp arrogant words.
Ethan had mentioned an old family acquaintance was visiting, but nothing more than that.
Victoria strutted right into the grand foyer while looking around with obvious greed.
Victoria: This place needs better decor once Ethan puts my name on the title deed.
Elena: Mr. Ethan is currently in a very important board meeting downtown.
Victoria: I do not care where he is right now, just take my bags upstairs.
Elena nodded politely and carried the heavy designer luggage up the marble staircase.
She did not want any trouble on a quiet Monday morning in the mansion.
Victoria walked slowly into the formal sitting room and noticed the baby crib nearby.
She looked down at little Leo with a cold expression of pure dislike.
Victoria: What an annoying little creature standing between me and Ethan's huge fortune.
Baby Leo stopped playing with his soft toy and began to whimper softly.
The infant seemed to feel the harsh mood coming from the strange woman.
Elena hurried back down the stairs after placing the heavy bags in the guest room.
She saw Victoria staring down at the crib with a very dark look.
Elena: Is everything okay over here with baby Leo, ma'am?
Victoria: Mind your own business and go prepare some fresh iced tea for me.
Elena walked quickly into the kitchen to fulfill the guest's demanding request.
She filled a heavy silver pitcher with cold water and gathered sweet lemon slices.
Her heart beat fast because something felt very wrong about Victoria's sudden appearance.