The Alien King's Alluring Obsession

Edna

She continued, "I was worried that you wouldn't last long. It seems my worries are about the wrong person. I should be worried about whoever is going against you instead."

I smiled, "Then, why don't you let me go? You wouldn't be going against me that way. You will be doing a favor to your king. It is a win-win situation. Everyone will be happy."

"I am sorry. I would have to say no to your suggestion." Madam Tayo shrugged, "I have already gotten this far, there is no way back."

"There is. Releasing me is a way to backtrack. I promise you, you wouldn't be harmed if you let me go. Why aren't you believing my words?" I groaned in frustration.

"The only person I trust is myself. I can't take your word for it. You can change your mind anytime. Letting you go would be putting the initiative in your hands and I don't like that. I prefer how things are." Madam Tayo responded. I sighed.

I knew it will be almost impossible to convince Madam Tayo to let me go but I was willing to try again and again.

God might touch her heart.

I have to keep trying.

Alas, she wasn't done yet.

She continued, "I am going to schedule an auction for you and some others tomorrow."

The door was pushed open.

The leader of the guards walked in.

Someone followed in his footsteps.

The smell in the air had become thinner because Joanna had left this place. Now, that smell was back. The smell was stronger than ever.

The man I saw through Joanna's window was the new arrival.

His body was wrinkled and filled with disgusting rashes.

He wasn't even polite.

He walk straight to a chair beside Madam Tayo.

The man sat down and stared at Madame Tayo with displeased eyes.

"Madam Tayo, one of your girls did this to my skin. I want an explanation from you. I can't let things go like this." He reported.

"Mr Douglas, please calm down. I would give you a satisfying explanation for all this." Madam Tayo said, "The issue with this skin injury is due to Joanna. She wanted to harm someone but it backfired on her head. You were just an innocent victim. Please, forgive this blunder on our part."

As words of supplication and pleading came for Madam Tayo's mouth, I felt like Mr Douglas's head was swelling because of pride.

Although he had injuries from the bead Joanna brought, he was happy.

Within his prideful expression, I caught a trace of guilt and regret.

I narrowed my eyes and my brain processed information at its fastest speed.

Mr Douglas wasn't too surprised by his skin injuries. It was a strange thing to see. He only wanted compensation.

He didn't question Madam Tayo in ways I expected.

He must be involved with the evil bead Joanna tried to drop in my room.

There was no other way to explain his guilt and regret.

I followed that line of thought to the end.

Madam Tayo didn't let the prostitutes in her brothel leave. Even if she let them leave, it would be under supervision.

She would not want to see the golden goose in her hands fly away after all.

There was no way Joanna would have been able to get those beads from an outside source.

Even if there was a vendor that would sell it to her, Madam Tayo wouldn't let her buy that kind of harmful thing under her supervision.

I might not know Madam Tayo for a very long time but I believe I could predict a tiny part of her character.

She wouldn't interfere if there was mild bullying between the prostitutes she was in control over. What she wouldn't accept was if a person destroyed the resources she would use to make money. Those resources are the prostitutes' faces and the likes.

Now, the question still stands. Where did Joanna get those beads?

The only culprit I could arrive at was Mr Douglas.

He must have given Joanna something to harm me with.

That will explain why he wasn't surprised.

Since he might be the one that supplied the evil beads to her, he might have an antidote.

If he had an antidote and he didn't save Joanna, his wicked character and attitude would be obvious to all.

My eyes darkened as I stared at him.

This was who Joanna was banking on to save her from this brothel.

It was a pity.

Even if he wasn't the one that supplied those beads to Joanna, he was giving me the feeling that he wasn't a good person.

"I know you like Joanna she wouldn't be able to serve you or the others anymore. The compensation from our brothel is to give you two chances to be in the company of two beautiful ladies without paying a fee. The usual fees would be waived." Madam Tayo said.

Mr Douglas frowned, "That is not enough. I am not lacking that kind of little money."

"I know you don't lack any money but that is the highest compensation I can give to you. If you want Joanna's life, that's okay too. These options are the two compensations I can give to you as an apology." Madam Tayo replied. Mr Douglas stared at her for a few seconds.

It was clear that Madam Tayo wasn't going to budge from her decision.

Mr Douglas turned to me, "Instead of those two options, why don't you give this beautiful lady to me for 3 days?"

Madam Tayo shook her head, "I am afraid your suggestion would be impossible to execute. Edna is going to auction her first time tomorrow. I can't give her to you for 3 days. If you want her company, you are welcome to bid tomorrow. I won't stop you then."

"Alright. I will take the first option and I want Johanna to spend 5 hours at my place as punishment." Mr Douglas smiled, "What do you think?"

Madam Tayo was quiet for a while.

"Okay. As you are leaving, someone would follow you out. Joanna would leave this establishment with you and we will get her back five hours later. Whenever you come here again, you can use the other compensation." Madam Tayo agreed. It was painful to watch the exchange between Madam Tayo and Mr Douglas.

Joanna and the other prostitutes had been reduced to a lowly commodity.

These girls didn't have any rights.

I don't have to think too much to know that Joanna was going to go through hell in Mr Douglas's hands

He might be the one that provided the tool for the crime but he would have numerous benefits as compensation instead. He wouldn't suffer the consequences of his actions at all.

To me, the wounds on his body didn't count as anything.

He might have an antidote. Besides, the injuries affected both of them but his situation was filled with benefits. Joanna's situation was hellbound.

"Since all the necessary matters are settled, I will take my leave." Mr Douglas said as he stood up.

He glanced at me.

The evil intentions in his pupils were scathing.

He would be at the auction tomorrow, I just knew this fact.

His leering gaze had given me all the clues to look out for.

I didn't have anything to do at Madam Tayo's place anymore.

Still, I didn't rise to my feet.

I wasn't about to leave with a creep like Mr Douglas.

It was better for him to take his leave first.

I have other important things to do.

I have to think about the upcoming auction..

I don't want to end up in Mr Douglas's bed.