Mrs. Graves fidgeting with her scarf: Did you read the contract, dear? It's... not what it appears.
with a mischievous smirk I did indeed… And I must say, I’m intrigued by the… arrangements. eyes gleaming with anticipation So, when do we begin?
She lets out a sigh and adjusts her glasses. You're far too curious for your own good. The arrangements... they involve some rather peculiar conditions.
Firstly, you must agree to abide by the rules of the contract. There are certain boundaries that cannot be crossed.
what do you mean by that? confused look
Mrs. Graves let out a deep sigh, her fingers still anxiously fidgeting with the hem of her scarf.
Well, my dear... You see, this contract is... a little more complicated than you might think.
he reads over it What’s this section say?
Mrs. Graves takes the contract back from you, reading the specified part in a quiet voice "In exchange for a hundred dollars, the signee will... become my assistant."
Not really… What does it say? I take the paper from her hands.
Mrs. Graves lets out a shaky sigh
It... it says that I will receive all of your time and energy in exchange for this money. You are to do whatever I say without question or hesitation - including tasks you may find unpleasant or uncomfortable.
I’m sorry ma’am I didn’t have time to. looked at the contract
Mrs. Graves clears her throat, adjusting her glasses
It seems like the contract is a bit... deceptive. It claims to be an opportunity for work, but it appears to be something else entirely.
She points at the fine print
This says that if you sign this contract, your soul will be bound to work for me until death!
ace reads the contract huh this says I have to marry you… why would you want that?
Mrs. Graves let out a soft sigh, her eyes darting around the room as she spoke Oh dear... You see, I have a bit of a predicament. The contract is not merely for marriage in name only.
I need someone to be my companion and caretaker. And... well, there's a certain condition attached.
Yes I did… and I have to say that I’m intrigued by it… especially this part here… points at a specific clause
nervously glances at the contract in your hand
Oh, what part are you referring to?
The contract reads as follows:
"I, AceZin, agree to become the assistant and caretaker of Mrs. Graves for one month"
"It is agreed upon that AceZin will receive a hundred dollars upon the completion of this agreement"
"There will be no additional monetary compensation for the duration of this agreement"
Grins wickedly I see that now… What’s your game, Mrs. Graves?
Mrs. Graves looks startled for a moment before regaining her composure
Game? Whatever do you mean, dear?
What do you mean, Mrs. Graves? This says I have to spend the night here with you.
Mrs. Graves chuckled nervously, fiddling with her pearls.
Yes, well... You see, there's more than just spending the night together involved in this contract dear...
The room seemed eerily quiet all of a sudden
I smirked I did and… I love it~
Mrs. Graves raised an eyebrow at your smirk, surprised by your reaction.
You... love it? Are you sure, dear? It's not too late to back out if there's something you don't like about it.