The grand mansion stood high on the quiet hill overlooking the entire valley.
Elena adjusted her plain gray uniform while holding the heavy silver tray.
She had worked for the Vance family for over three difficult years.
She knew every quiet hallway and every dark secret inside the house.
Arthur Vance was a busy CEO who spent weeks away on business.
His young wife Victoria loved the high status and endless wealth.
She did not care for Arthur's tiny daughter from his first marriage.
The little girl named Lily was only nine months old today.
Victoria always looked at the baby girl with cold sharp eyes.
Elena tried her absolute best to keep little Lily completely safe.
She stayed close to the bright nursery during the long afternoons.
The mansion felt cold despite the huge burning marble fireplaces everywhere.
Arthur had left early that morning for a major corporate meeting.
Victoria walked down the wide hallway with loud clicking heels.
She wore an expensive beige gown that swept along the floor.
Her blonde hair was pulled back into a tight smooth bun.
She looked around the empty foyer to check for any witnesses.
Elena stood silently behind the tall velvet curtains in the corner.
She watched Victoria walk straight into the quiet nursery room upstairs.
Victoria lifted the sleeping baby roughly from her wooden crib.
Lily began to cry softly in the quiet chilly air.
Victoria did not try to comfort the small crying child.
She carried the baby out onto the high marble balcony balcony.
Elena dropped her feather duster in sudden absolute terror.
She ran toward the grand staircase as fast as possible.
Victoria held the small child directly over the dangerous railing.
Her face showed cold anger without a single tear present.
Elena reached the bottom of the grand stairs in seconds.
She looked up at the terrifying scene high above her.
Victoria looked down and smiled cruel words at the maid.
She lowered her hands slowly near the smooth white marble.
Elena knew she had only seconds to save the child.
She sprinted across the polished floor with every ounce strength.
Victoria pulled her hands back with sudden cold intent.
The tiny baby fell through the chilly open air.
Elena dove across the hard marble floor without any hesitation.
She extended her arms as far as they could reach.
Her knees slammed hard against the cold polished stone surface.
She caught little Lily securely against her warm chest.
The baby cried loudly but was completely unharmed inside safety.