The bright midday light streamed through the large bathroom window, illuminating every corner of the polished room in vivid clarity. Victoria held the small baby tightly, her orange diamond dress sparkling under the sunlight while her eyes remained completely void of any warmth. Baby Leo kicked his small legs, entirely unaware of the cruel intention of the woman holding him above the cold water. He let out a soft giggle, reaching his tiny hand toward the sparkling sequins on her expensive dress. Instead of soft affection, Victoria responded with a cold, disgusted sneak that made the air in the room feel instantly freezing.
Victoria: You think you are going to take everything that belongs to me, don't you?
She whispered the evil words under her breath, her fingers tightening around the soft fabric of the baby's clothing. Outside the door, Elena watched in absolute terror, her hands trembling as she pulled out her phone to call Marcus in his study. But before the call could connect, Victoria raised her arms high above the large tub without a single second of hesitation. With malicious force, she threw the innocent baby boy directly into the deep, water-filled bathtub, creating a massive splash that hit the marble walls. The baby immediately sank beneath the surface, his tiny hands flailing frantically as he choked and gasped for air in the cold water.
Victoria: Let us see how much of the estate you inherit now, little boy.
Victoria stood back with a smirk, crossing her arms as she watched the innocent child struggle in the deep water. But before she could enjoy her dark victory, the double doors of the bathroom were violently kicked open with a booming sound. Elena burst into the room like a sudden hurricane, her eyes burning with pure rage and protective fury. She ignored Victoria completely and sprinted straight toward the bathtub, plunging her arms deep into the water without caring about her clean uniform getting soaked. She grabbed the gasping, coughing baby and pulled him out into a dry, fluffy towel that was hanging on the gold rack nearby.
Maid: Get your hands off that innocent child!
Elena screamed at the top of her lungs, her voice echoing off the high ceilings of the luxurious master bathroom. Victoria stepped back in shock, surprised by the maid's sudden and violent intrusion into her private space. Before Victoria could utter a single word of complaint, Elena turned around with explosive anger in her chest. She swung her open hand with all the strength in her body, landing a powerful, loud slap directly across Victoria's fair face. The impact echoed like a gunshot through the room, snapping Victoria's head sharply to the side as she let out a loud shriek of pain.
Victoria: How dare you touch me, you worthless servant!
Maid: Shut your mouth, you vicious monster!
Elena did not hesitate for a single second as she stepped forward and delivered a second brutal open-hand slap across the other side of Victoria's face. The sheer force of the consecutive strikes left bright red handmarks on the stepmother's cheeks, causing her to stumble back against the vanity unit. Little Leo sobbed hysterically in Elena's arm, his small chest heaving as he gasped for air while water droplets fell from his wet hair. Elena held him close against her warm shoulder, rubbing his back softly while glaring at the evil woman who stood dazed and trembling before her. The line had been crossed, and there was no turning back for anyone in the mansion now.