Contract (3)

<Author's Thoughts: Hi, this is an extra chapter for reaching more than 10 Power Stones this week. Thank you, Jitna, Maximus1334, Ali_Reyarh and DaoistTWpkyP!>

 

Vivian and Pana turned their attention to the staircase.

 

A beautiful and sexy woman in her late 30s wearing makeup, dress and jewelry was gracefully climbing down the staircase. Each sway of her hips invoked lust.

 

Vivian blinked a few times.

 

A prostitute…?

 

Based on Vivian's experience, women who work in the sex industry or have had many sexy partners always have a certain look or demeanor that some call a Thousand Cock Stare. And no matter what conservative attire they wear or actions they take, most people can just smell it, like some sort of a 6th sense.

 

Of course, there were also those few women that for some reason liked to pretend that they have that Thousand Cock Stare look or demeanor. But given enough experience, one can differentiate them as well.

 

However, if Vivian were to choose between the two, she would rather not deal with the latter because one would only end up with a severe case of blueballs.

 

"Welcome to my home. I hope you're all doing well," the woman said and smiled as she approached them and sat down across Vivian and Pana.

 

Pana got up and bowed.

 

"Thank you for welcoming us, Madam Stonia. We hope you're doing fine as well," she said and then sat down.

 

"Thanks, you too," said Vivian.

 

The maid standing on the side came forward and placed a cup of tea in front of Stonia. She bowed and then went back to the side.

 

Stonia picked up her cup and took a sip.

 

"Madam Stonia, this is Vivian, the person I told you about yesterday."

 

Tch...!

 

Vivian clicked her tongue mentally. 

 

Based on her experience, it would be better to have Stonia address that topic first. Now they've just given her more ground. She could only pray that Stonia wasn't one of those greedy employers who would try to pay her employees as little as possible.

 

"Oh, is that so?" she said and turned to Vivian to assess her. "It's a pleasure to meet you. You really are indeed what Mrs. Horner told me, but much better."

 

"It was all good things I hope," Vivian said and smiled.

 

"It is. Mrs. Horner told me nothing but praises about this new adventurer that she recently met and insisted that I should meet her."

 

Vivian looked around for a moment before returning her gaze to Stonia.

 

"You have a very beautiful house. I must admit that it's one of the most beautiful houses that I've ever set foot in."

 

"Thank you, one of my aides will appreciate that compliment. Unfortunately, my talents lie elsewhere so he was the one who designed it for me."

 

"I see."

 

"Madam Stonia, you're too humble. Everyone in this city is well aware of your refined taste," said Pana.

 

"I would like to deny such things. But given it's coming from you, Mrs. Horner, then it must mean something," Sonia said and smiled.

 

"Please, I'm only telling the truth," Pana said and bowed.

 

Stonia nodded and turned to Vivian.

 

"Vivian, right?"

 

"Yes."

 

"Should I call you Ms. Vivian or Mrs. Vivian? Or perhaps something else?"

 

"I'm not married, but Ms. Vivian will do."

 

"Ms. Vivian, can you tell me about yourself?"

 

Tch...!

 

Given that she just arrived here a few days ago and doesn't have most of this world's general knowledge, including about the background of her own body, it was a hard question.

 

Now how do I answer this…?

 

I totally forgot about this issue...

 

I just hope they won't ask where I'm from…

 

Why do I always keep forgetting about checking out the places down south for my backstory…?

 

"My name is Vivian, I'm 24 years old, I'm an Adventurer and I want to be a high-ranking adventurer one day. I like cute things mixed with a bit of horror aesthetics -- something like a Tim Burton-esque style."

 

"I see. That's very interesting," Stonia said and took another sip of her tea. "I will be frank with you."

 

Pana swallowed her throat.

 

Vivian, on the other hand, although the expression on her face was calm, underneath it was a different story.

 

Please don't ask where I'm from…

 

Please don't ask where I'm from…

 

Please don't ask where I'm from…

 

"I've changed my mind about having you work as one of my waitresses. But I will allow you to stay in this mansion," said Stonia.

 

A confused expression flashed across Pana's face.

 

"You're someone who prefers to use their fists and legs in fighting, right?"

 

Vivian's brows knitted and glanced at her fists and shoes.

 

Is it really that obvious…?

 

I have a whip, you know…

 

She returned her gaze to Stonia.

 

"Yes."

 

"Once you're strong enough, I wouldn't mind having you as one of my bouncers. Yes, yes… That would be a lovely sight and it would definitely attract more attention. I definitely would want to see that -- a group of beautiful, fierce and strong female bouncers," Stonia said and her eyes glistened like she was daydreaming or something.

 

Seeing Stonia's face, Vivian subconsciously leaned back a little bit.

 

What the hell…

 

"I see. Thank you, I'll think about it," Vivian said and smiled.

 

Stonia nodded and took a sip from her tea.

 

"Madam Stonia," said Pana.

 

The woman turned to her.

 

"May I ask why Ms. Vivian can't work as a waitress at your bar?"

 

Vivian looked at Pana.

 

What's wrong with this woman…?

 

I get it that she wants Stonia to owe her a favor, but why is she this shameless…?

 

If she wants Stonia to owe her a favor that much, why doesn't she work for her herself…?!

 

"Please don't misunderstand me, Mrs. Horner. Ms. Vivian is indeed what you told me and even better. However, I have a feeling that hiring her as a bouncer seems more appropriate."

 

"Then--"

 

Stonia raised a hand, indicating for her to stop.

 

"Which is why I said the things I've said."

 

"Please forgive me for being rude," she said and lowered her head.

 

Stonia looked at the maid and nodded her head.

 

The maid stepped forward and pulled out 2 coin pouches from her dress and placed them on top of the table.

 

"Please accept these gifts. It's not much, but it's a token of my appreciation for visiting me and giving me such a wonderful time."

 

Seeing the 2 coin pouches, the 2 women had different reactions.

 

Pana had a thankful expression on her face but there was a hint of sadness.

 

Vivian, on the other hand, had sparkling eyes.

 

The cloth was thick so she couldn't see what was inside. And although it looked like there wasn't that much inside, considering this house of Stonia, she was expecting that it must be silver coins.

 

Yes…!

 

Fucking yes...!

 

Money…!

 

I want that…!

 

Fucking give it to me…!

 

Stonia got up from her seat.

 

"Thank you once again for visiting me and for the wonderful time you've shown me. I look forward to seeing you both in the future."

 

Pana and Vivian got up as well.

 

"Thank you for having us," Pana said and bowed.

 

"Thanks," Vivian said as she gave an awkward quick and slight bow.

 

Stonia nodded in satisfaction before turning around and leaving.

 

As Stonia climbed the stairs, the maid turned to Vivian and Pana.

 

"Please let me escort you to the front door."

 

Chapter end