Chapter 1 - The Plunge

The grand, luxury American mansion outdoor terrace was breathtaking. Elegant string lights draped over the massive patio, illuminating hundreds of wealthy gala guests in formal evening wear. In the center of the terrace was a massive, deep swimming pool glowing with a brilliant blue light.
But the glamorous party was violently interrupted.
Standing near the edge of the pool was Vivian, a blonde woman in her thirties wearing a sparkling champagne-gold evening gown. Her face was twisted in absolute, malicious rage.
Without warning, Vivian aggressively shoved both of her hands into the chest of a woman standing in front of her.
It was Lea, a thirty-nine-year-old Black woman wearing a classic black and white maid uniform with a white apron. Lea was carrying a tray of champagne, but as Vivian shoved her, a glass flew from her hand, shattering onto the marble deck.
Lea fell backward, her arms flailing desperately. But her left hand was tightly clutching a thick, cream-colored envelope.
"She can't swim!" a guest shouted in the background, pure panic echoing across the terrace.
Lea hit the glowing blue water with a massive, terrifying splash. She disappeared instantly beneath the surface, the heavy fabric of her uniform dragging her straight down.
At the far end of the terrace, Daniel Cross—the billionaire owner of the estate—froze mid-conversation. He was in his late thirties, wearing a sharp black tuxedo. His dark eyes widened in absolute, heart-stopping alarm as he witnessed his dedicated maid hitting the water.
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"Lea!" Daniel roared, his urgent, booming voice cutting through the chaotic screams of the guests.
👉 Vivian smirked as the maid sank, completely unaware that the billionaire was about to ruin her flawless plan.