Chapter 3: The Seduction Begins
Balthazar leaned in closer to Eliza, his breath tickling her ear. "I must say, you have a lovely figure, Eliza. The apron becomes you quite well."
Eliza blushed deeper, fidgeting with the hem of her apron. "Thank you, my lord. You're too kind."
Balthazar reached out, his fingers brushing against hers as he "accidentally" knocked over a cup of water. "Oh, how clumsy of me! Pray forgive me, Eliza."
As Eliza bent down to clean up the spill, Balthazar allowed his gaze to linger on her curves, the tight fabric of her dress stretching across her backside. The ERO System pinged again, urging him on.
[Quest Update: Seduce the Maidservant]
[Progress: 2/10 ERO Points]
[Remaining: 8 ERO Points]
[Rewards: 10 ERO Points]
Balthazar's heart raced with excitement. He was already halfway there, and the rewards were just beginning.
As Eliza stood up, he reached out to steady her, his hand lingering on her waist. "Please, allow me to help you," he murmured, his eyes locked with hers.
Eliza's breath hitched, her cheeks flushed a pretty pink. "Y-yes, my lord. Thank you."
Balthazar smiled, a slow, sensual curve of his lips. "Eliza, I was thinking... perhaps we could take a walk in the gardens after your duties are finished. I would love to show you the rose arbor. It's quite beautiful this time of year."
Eliza bit her lower lip, her eyes wide with uncertainty. "I... I don't know if I should, my lord. It wouldn't be proper."
Balthazar stepped even closer, his chest almost brushing against hers. "Shh, don't worry about propriety. This is just between you and me. No one need ever know."
He saw the moment she wavered, the desire flickering in her eyes. He pressed his advantage, leaning down to whisper in her ear. "Meet me by the rose arbor at dusk. Don't keep me waiting, Eliza."
With that, he stepped back, giving her a heated look before turning and exiting the room.
As he walked away, the ERO System pinged once more, signaling the completion of his quest.
[Quest Completed: Seduce the Maidservant]
[Rewards: 10 ERO Points]
Balthazar's eyes widened as he checked his ERO Points total. He now had a grand total of 10 points to spend in the ERO Shop. His heart pounded with anticipation. What wonders awaited him there?
He couldn't wait to find out. But first, he had a date with destiny—and a maidservant—in the rose arbor.