"So this is it? Is this actually a serious thing right now?" I asked the man.
"Y-Yes sir, p-please let me go..."
Then i did let go of his collar. He fell down on his back still looking at me with fear. And when he decided to scram out of this alley, i pointed my gun at him and shot him several times on the back before he could get out of my sight.
As if i'd ever let you get away.
Putting back my gun on my pocket, i read the flyer that says that the Heinz family were hiring new maids. The qualifications were quiet easy, but my main problem here is...
Maidens were candidates to replace the late wife of Victor Heignz III that died because of suicide.
Risk and take it, or fucking forget about this shit?
"I'd damn risk it, alright! And when you choose me, i'll be sure to stuck up my gun in your mouth and kill you!" I said outloud, it was meant for Victor.
This could be my victory... my win... and i'll finally be able to fulfill Hudson's wishes.
As i looked at the mirror, seeing my own reflection makes me smile bitterly. I wonder how Hudson would compliment me? I dressed up as a girl and fixed my short hair, trying my best to look beautiful.
Shaking my head at my thoughts, i've said to myself 'as long as Victor lives, you are known as Hudson Foldsworth.' I lightly slapped myself and marked that in my mind.
After paying for the dress i bought at a store, it was time to go and execute the plan.
It took a bit long to get into the Heign's place, and it was such a beautiful sight. A mansion that was built to look graceful and luxurious, but it's a place where that devil lives.
"Um, excuse me?" I called out to the guards of the gate.
I caught their attention and was mesmerized at me for a second. Seems like i can actually seduce both men and women. I just hope i can use this looks against Victor.
"Y-Yes? What is it, miss?" The guards asked, both were so focused too much on me which is kind of uncomfortable to me.
"About this... is this still going on? Do you think i can still be hired here?" I asked and handed them the flyer i got.
"Ah! This one? Yeah, it is... you sure you want to apply there, miss?" He asked.
I nodded, then he said a bunch of things.
"Listen here missy, but i think you better find another job else where. It's rumored that the newly hired maidens were made to be the eldest son of the Heignz's harem. Not that i'm saying this job is dangerous, it's just you seem to young for this."
I smiled for him, it was really kind of him to worry about some random stranger like me. "Thank you, but i really need a job right now."
"Eh!?---i mean, i'm sorry. Fine, we'll respect that." He said as he adjusted his glasses.
"It's okay. Then would you be kind enough to guide me in there, so i can apply?"
"Sure, sure. Hey Larry, you watch out here while i'm gone." The kind guard said to his companion, the other guy frowned. "Yeah, just don't do any stupid things while i'm not by your side."
"Okay! I'll lead this lady inside the mansion now." Then he opened up the gates, and i was finally able to get in the mansion.
I was gladly accepted to become one of the maidens in this mansion. And i was tasked to help with laundry after i dressed up in the uniform they require us to wear. First day on the job and i'm already working!
I just really hope i can get over with all of this soon. It's really tiring than what i usually do.
"Hello, you're the new maid right?" A cute girl talked to me while i was folding some clothes. She is really thin and smaller than me.
"Uh yeah, hi." I greeted.
"I'm Amber, you are?"
"It's... Olivia." I really couldn't think of other names except of my own.
"Nice to meet you Olivia!" She smiled sweetly. "So what brings you here?"
"Uhm, i just wanted to work here because of the pay. You see, i don't have any parents and my little sister needs money for her medicines. I just wanted to help her live a good life." I told her my typical lie when it comes to background stories.
She looked sorry for me and began to comfort me. "Ah, i'm sorry to hear that. It must've been tough for you..."
"No, it's fine. I'm okay."
"But are you aware of the rumors within this household? I know you're just here for work, but the rumored reason for this household to hire a lot of maids is for the eldest son's to pick a suitable wife because his wife died." I pretended not to know much while she was talking. Although i already knew about this, it was nice of her to tell me.
"What actually happened to the eldest son's wife?"
"She killed herself... suicide. That was all i know because the Heignz family is strictly maintaining privacy about what happened. They just declared it was because of suicide."
"Oh my, this is kind of scary."
"Yes, indeed." From the conversation we had, i can say that Amber is very much of a gossiper. She can be useful while i'm staying here. "Ah! And also, i almost forgot to tell you..."
"Hmm? What is it?"
"Since you're new here, you might not know about the serpent's letter."
That's news to me. "Serpent's letter?"
"It's a letter that just appear beneath your pillow at night. Every maiden that get's to have that letter should go to the master's room and uhm, you know... do stuff."
"Oh..." as much as i don't want to receive the letter, i think it's my only ticket to get close to Victor. I guess i should improve my looks more since i just noticed that every women here is well groomed and very beautiful.
It might even take a while for me to get noticed by that bastard. "...have you received a letter yet?" I asked out of curiousity.
Amber blushes. "Well, yeah. I've received about two letters already and..." she even turned red.
"...agh! It's so embarrassing but yes, i've been called two times already."
Looking at Amber who have been called two times already, it seems Victor's taste in women are a bit too sweet. Small figure, a pretty face, and a cute personality.
Disgusting, but if that's what it takes... i'll do the utmost i can.