Chapter 3
“Reminder: his Evilness Level is at 99.5%. Jessica, darling, I really think you should stop provoking him.”
“Trust me. If you just coax him well, he’ll instantly turn into a purring kitten.”
Clinging to that suggestion like my final lifeline, I took a deep breath and turned back. “No, I’m not disgusted or afraid of you. I just didn’t want to disturb your bath, so I wanted to leave. But since we’re both here, why don’t I join you?”
“What? What is Jessica doing?”
“I think she’s plotting something big.”
“Oh, Simon’s Evilness Level went down to 99%.”
Gathering my courage, I stepped closer to Simon.
I was only wearing a silk nightgown, as I was planning to get a shower. The clinging fabric outlined my perfect curves.
Simon stared at me in surprise. Gritting my teeth, I stepped into the bathtub.
Amid the rising steam, I gently nestled against his chest, burying my face in the crook of his neck and taking a deep breath. “You smell nice, honey.”
I watched his face closely after I said that.
The steam obscured his expression, but I could feel the tension in his body.
“What’s going on? Simon’s Evilness Level just dropped to 95%!”
“I think he shouldn’t turn evil. Have you guys forgotten? He locked Jessica up and tortured her to the brink of death. Then, when she committed suicide, he killed himself as well!”
“Jessica, darling, just keep coaxing him. If you do it well, he’ll be forever loyal to you. Otherwise, you’ll be in huge trouble!”
Simon closed his eyes. When he opened them again, his gaze had cleared. “What are you playing at now, Jessica?”
I glanced up at him cautiously and wrapped my arms around his neck. “I’m sorry for before,” I said softly. “Don’t be mad at me, okay?”
Simon closed his eyes, seemingly unaffected, but the comment section flashed again.
“Evilness Level: 90%.”
Emboldened, I wiggled slightly in his lap. “Please don’t be mad.”
