The morning sun shone bright over the massive stone gates of the Vance estate.
Clara adjusted her dark blue uniform as she walked up the grand driveway.
She had worked as a housemaid for the wealthy family for three years.
Her main duty was caring for tiny baby Leo after his mother passed away.
Arthur Vance was a powerful CEO who loved his baby son deeply.
However, Arthur was often away working long hours at his downtown corporate office.
Six months ago, a new woman named Victoria moved into the white mansion.
Victoria was engaged to Arthur and wore a huge diamond ring on her finger.
She never smiled at the house staff or showed warmth to little baby Leo.
Clara noticed how Victoria looked at the baby with cold and bitter eyes.
Leo was the sole heir to his family trust fund and vast estate.
Victoria wanted all of Arthur's money for herself and her own future.
Clara walked through the heavy wooden front doors into the quiet main hallway.
She could hear soft chirping birds outside near the bright blue backyard swimming pool.
Clara set her cleaning supplies down on the polished marble floor.
She walked toward the nursery to check on nine-month-old baby Leo.
Clara: Good morning, my sweet little guy.
The baby cooed happily from his wooden crib and reached up his hands.
Clara lifted the gentle child into her arms and wrapped him warm.
She felt a strong promise in her heart to keep him safe always.
Suddenly, sharp footsteps echoed down the long hallway toward the nursery door.
Victoria stood in the doorway wearing an expensive blue sequin morning gown.
Her dark eyes stared at Clara with deep anger and disgust.
Victoria: Why are you holding that child when the floors are dirty?
Clara: He was crying, ma'am, so I came to feed him.
Victoria: You answer to me now, Clara.
Clara: My primary job is taking care of baby Leo, ma'am.
Victoria: Your job is whatever I tell you it is.
Victoria stepped into the nursery and snapped her long manicured fingers.
Victoria: Put him back down and go scrub the patio by the pool.
Clara held the baby closer to her chest and felt her pulse race.
She knew Victoria was looking for any reason to get her fired.
Clara: I will feed him first so he does not cry.
Victoria: You will do as you are told right this second.
Clara gently set baby Leo back down into his soft crib padded blanket.
She walked past Victoria without making any eye contact at all.
Victoria let out a harsh laugh as Clara walked toward the grand patio.