The heavy ice bucket rolled across the shiny floor, making a dull hollow sound.
Victoria gasped loudly as she hit the carpet, her golden sequined dress getting crumpled.
Elena quickly scrambled up onto her knees and scooped baby Leo into her arms.
She held the crying child tightly against her chest to comfort his sudden fear.
Elena: Shh, it is okay now, little Leo, you are completely safe with me.
Victoria pushed herself up from the floor with a furious face full of rage.
Her blonde hair was messy, and her expensive dress was badly wrinkled across the back.
Victoria: You miserable maid, how dare you put your dirty hands on me!
Elena: Don't you dare touch this innocent child ever again in your life!
Victoria: I was just playing a silly joke, you stupid lower class worker!
Elena: dumping freezing ice on a helpless baby is not a joke at all!
Victoria took a quick step forward, raising her hand angrily toward Elena's face.
Elena stood her ground firmly while holding the baby safely behind her left shoulder.
She looked straight into Victoria's eyes without showing a single trace of fear.
Elena: If you step any closer, I will call the police immediately from this desk phone.
Victoria stopped in her tracks, realizing that the maid was not backing down easily.
She smoothed out her golden dress while trying to regain her fake dignified posture.
Victoria: Who do you think Ethan will believe when he gets home today?
Victoria: He has known my wealthy family for years, while you are just hired help.
Elena: The truth will speak for itself when Mr. Ethan sees the scattered ice.
At that exact moment, the massive double entrance doors swung open very loudly.
Ethan stepped into the bright mansion hallway wearing his tailored charcoal business tuxedo.
He carried his black leather briefcase and looked around at the chaotic scene before him.
The loud sound of his firm leather shoes echoed against the hard marble tiles.
Ethan: What on earth is going on in my house right now?
Victoria immediately changed her angry expression into a look of deep distress and tears.
She threw herself onto the nearest armchair, sobbing fake tears into her hands.
Victoria: Oh Ethan, thank goodness you are finally home to save me!
Ethan walked fast toward the sitting area with a deeply worried look on his face.