The grand marble entrance of the Sterling estate was always quiet and cold.
Martha straightened her blue housekeeper uniform while holding a silver tray.
She had worked for the rich family for almost ten years.
She knew every dark corner of the large mansion.
She also knew how much money was at stake after the old patriarch passed away.
The entire fortune belonged to baby Leo, the youngest heir.
Julian Sterling was the dedicated uncle who managed the family trust fund.
He cared deeply about the child and wanted to protect his future.
However, Julian's ambitious wife Victoria had completely different plans for the estate.
Victoria wanted full control of the entire inheritance right away.
Martha walked past the high archway leading into the wide foyer.
She suddenly stopped when she saw Victoria near the top landing.
Victoria wore an expensive burgundy dress that dragged along the floor.
She was slowly pushing a baby stroller toward the edge of the flat landing.
Martha felt her heart stop as she noticed the movement.
Martha: Stop right there, Mrs. Sterling!
Victoria turned around quickly with a sharp and cold glare.
Victoria: Do not raise your voice at me in my own house!
Martha: Please, step away from that stroller immediately!
Victoria scowled and tightened her grip on the silver handles.
Victoria: Mind your own business and get back to work!
Martha: I cannot stand by while you put this child at risk!
Martha dropped her silver tray onto the soft runner rug.
She rushed across the marble floor as fast as she could.
Victoria gasped when she saw the housekeeper running toward her.
She tried to pull the stroller away toward the side corridor.
Martha reached the landing just in time to block the path.
She placed both hands firmly on the handle of the stroller.
Martha: You will not take him anywhere, Victoria!
Victoria: Let go of this stroller right now, Martha!
Martha: I know what you are trying to pull today!
Victoria: You know nothing about this family or our money!
The high double doors of the front entrance suddenly burst open.
Julian stepped into the room holding a leather briefcase.
He looked up at the two women standing near the top steps.
Julian: What on earth is happening up there?
Martha looked down at Julian with a relieved expression.
Martha: Mr. Sterling, please come up here right away!
Julian dropped his heavy briefcase onto the floor.
He ran up the steps taking two at a time.
Victoria pulled her hands back from the stroller immediately.
She tried to smooth down her red dress with trembling fingers.
Victoria: Julian, darling, it is just a silly misunderstanding!
Julian: Why were you arguing over the baby's stroller?
Martha: She was trying to hide the baby before the lawyer arrived!
Julian turned his eyes toward Victoria with deep suspicion.
Julian: Is this true, Victoria?
Victoria: She is lying to you, Julian!
Julian stepped closer and looked inside the stroller canopy.
He gasped loudly as he saw what was sitting inside.
It was not baby Leo inside the stroller at all.
A thick pile of legal trust documents lay hidden under a blanket.
Julian looked up at Victoria with utter shock and anger.
Julian: Where is my baby nephew, Victoria?
Victoria stepped backward toward the grand railing.
Her face turned completely pale as Julian glared at her.
Victoria: I can explain everything if you just listen!
Julian: You better speak right now before I call the police!