The Greedy Heiress Attacked Her Elderly Maid, Unlocking a Shocking Family Secret

The air in the grand foyer of the Sterling mansion was thick with tension, smelling of expensive lilies and the sharp, metallic tang of spilled red liquid. Victoria stood tall, her crimson silk dress shimmering under the bright daylight pouring through the arched windows. Her face was contorted in absolute fury. Below her, kneeling on the cold, glossy marble floor, was Clara. The elderly maid, who had served the family for three decades, was desperately trying to wipe up the deep red puddle staining the pristine white stone.

"You clumsy, worthless old fool!" Victoria shrieked, her voice echoing off the high ceilings. "You did this on purpose!"

Clara trembled, her wrinkled hands shaking as she squeezed the rag. "I-I swear, Miss Victoria, it was an accident. I was just trying to—"

"No! Stop!"

Victoria screamed, refusing to hear another word.

In a flash of pure malice, Victoria snatched a heavy crystal flower vase from a nearby pedestal. She hoisted it high above her head, the water sloshing violently.

"Ahhhh!"

Clara cried out, shielding her head with her frail arms.

With a cruel sneer, Victoria dumped the freezing water and heavy white lilies directly onto the elderly woman's head. The impact sent a splash of water and petals everywhere, leaving Clara shivering and weeping on the floor.

Suddenly, a deep voice roared from the hallway.

"Hey!"

Dr. Julian Vance, the family's sandy-haired physician, rushed into the foyer. His white lab coat fluttered behind him, his eyes blazing with fury at the horrific scene. He didn't hesitate. As Victoria raised the heavy crystal vase again, preparing to strike the helpless maid, Julian lunged forward. He grabbed Victoria from behind, wrapping his strong arms around her shoulders to pull her away from Clara. Victoria thrashed against his grip, screaming in outrage. With a powerful shove, Julian threw her back to neutralize the threat. Victoria stumbled backward, crashing violently against a heavy marble counter. The impact was so severe that the thick marble top cracked and shattered into pieces under her weight, sending a loud, echoing crash through the entire mansion.