In the clingy blue dress and heels, Ida stood before her brother. She didn't know what to say, the moment had come and she was struck dumb. Luckily, Scott solved the problem by speaking first.
"I'm very sorry to hear about your recent troubles, dear sister, and I will tell you that I've engaged my lawyer to make some enquiries about getting some of your assets unfrozen."
"Thank you Scott, that's very kind of you."
"You're family Ida, although we've seen little of each other over the years. I regret that, but I hope we can change that. I understand my niece is now grown, how is she?"
"Patrice? She's doing well enough, I suppose. She's staying with a friend of hers until we can find another place to live." Ida tried to put on a brave face, but it was hard. She saw Scott, looking so austere and she had to admit, her brother intimidated her quite a bit.
"I would be willing to help you with that Ida, and a few other things as well. I know you need money and I admire you for being sensible enough to swallow your pride and call me."
"Thank You, Scott," Ida said, her brother waved his hand.
"Ida, I don't believe in charity in this way. I could give you the money or loan it to you, but you don't need more debt. So, I have a proposal. I need another servant or two around the house, my needs are many and the staff here is already taxed. If you would be willing, I'd give you a Jill-of-all-trades job here, I would also be willing to hire Patrice. Are you interested?"
Ida smiled and nodded, a bit too choked up to speak. Scott went on.
"Ida, being rich and successful, I want things done
my
way and I don't brook any arguments. While you are working, I expect to be called Master or Master Scott and you will be treated as an employee. There may be things you won't understand, but what I say goes. You're going to make a very handsome salary, but sacrifices will have to be made. Do you think you can make those sacrifices?"
Ida's curiosity was piqued, so she asked him "What kind of sacrifices are we talking about, Scott?"
"I like to have my staff around when I need them and on-call, so my girls are not allowed to have relationships outside these walls. It may be quirky, but I'm rich -- I get to be quirky." It was the first time Ida had seen her brother smile, he should've done it more often, he was quite debonair when he did.
Or course, Scott wasn't telling the entire truth, as he allowed -- and
encouraged
- his girls to find other playmates, but for now, he wanted to shape Ida and mold her -- and his niece, if she was as lovely as her mother -- into his personal playthings. He had nearly lost control when seeing her for the first time, she knew she was attractive, but she didn't seem to know that she was unique and stunning. That long dark hair, those beautiful dark eyes, those legs and that
ass
- Scott was going to have it all, but his plotting and scheming would require patience.
"I -- I think I can handle that Scott, after Petros, I'm a bit relationship-shy anyway!" Ida smiled. Scott had been certain she'd bite, now it was time to start reeling her in.
"And Patrice?"
"She's staying with her friend Jessica. I can call her tomorrow, but your offer is very generous, I'm sure she'll accept."
"Excellent. Angelique here, will show you to the Servant's Wing and get you settled in, after that, come down and join me for dinner. I invite the girls to join my family from time to time, especially if they've pleased me. Do you accept?"
"Actually, I'm ravenous. I haven't eaten all day."
"Oh! Pardon my manners, can I offer you a drink?"
"Please, yes."
Angelique got a drink for Ida, who drank it all down thirstily. She didn't see the look that passed between her brother and the severe-looking Frenchwoman, even if she had, she would have made nothing of it anyway.
****
Settling in her room, Ida looked around in astonishment. It was almost as big as the first floor of the home she and Patrice had shared. The bed was large and inviting and she was a bit drowsy, but her body tingled a bit. Angelique came in a few minutes later to ask how everything was.
"Oh Angelique, it's all so lovely, thank you. I'll bring my things tomorrow, is that all right?"
Angelique gave her a thin smile. "No, Master Scott will send for them, just in case there are any difficulties. While you are off duty Ida, you may address me by my first name, or even call me Angel, but while working, you must call me Miss Angelique. Do you understand?"