An immediate stir moved through the maids—an excited buzz that had them edging closer, their eyes brightening as if they'd just been told, 'Yes, there's a chance after all!'
Some parted their lips, half-ready to voice the question that burned on all of their tongues: Does that mean we get a turn?
Cassius smiled, a knowing, almost teasing smile that seemed to see right through their excitement.
"Now, now, don't get too excited." He said, his voice carrying a playful warning. "I can see it in your eyes, the way they lit up at the mention of punishment turning into reward." His words made the maids blush, embarrassed at how transparent their desires had become.
He continued, his tone becoming more serious.
"But just like any reward, it needs to be earned. You all must confess your sins, and yes..." He paused, letting the weight of his next words sink in. "...you will not only be confessing but also be kicked out of the mansion because of your mistakes."
