CHAPTER 36: THE TRUTH(PART-1)

"Okay, master."

"Lena, please stop!" Belinda yelled pleadingly, but Lena didn’t respond or even flinch, prompting Belinda to cover her face with her palm.

"While you were away, master, a fat man showed up—I believe he’s her fiance. They argued right out here and he hit her. Belinda tried to fight back, but he kept hitting her and even ordered his guard to restrain her while he beat her, saying she was being disrespectful. That’s all that happened, master," Lena reported with a bow. Dapper could tell she wasn’t lying.

Hearing it made his blood boil, rage rising steadily inside him.

"Belinda, why didn’t you tell us? Why are you even trying to marry that man? What do you want from him?!" Ruth asked, her voice raised as she walked over to inspect Belinda’s eye. But Belinda backed away as Ruth approached, then quickly turned and bolted into the building. Ruth immediately chased after her.

"Come back here, Belinda! What’s going on with you these days?" Ruth shouted, her voice fading as she ran after her sister.

Dapper sighed heavily and glanced at Lena, who stood beside him. She wore her usual maid attire, but today’s outfit hugged her body better than usual. Her figure was striking—with her curvy ass and average-sized breasts with just enough cleavage peeking out due to her unbuttoned top. She was also stunningly pretty, which made Dapper wonder why someone like her ended up a slave due to system conditions. Sadly, system conditions couldn’t be openly discussed. If he asked, she would answer, but that would likely make her uncomfortable around him.

’I probably shouldn’t ask or abuse my authority as her master, but I haven’t had the chance to see how far I can go with Lena, thanks to Ruth always being around.’ Dapper thought, a sudden idea popping into his head.

"Lena, your ass has been getting bigger lately, have you noticed?" Dapper asked, watching her face closely.

She didn’t flinch. "I have, master. It’s likely from eating healthy," Lena replied with a slight bow.

Still not satisfied, Dapper said, "Turn around and stick your butt out toward me."

Without hesitation, Lena obeyed, thrusting her ass in his direction.

*PAH!*

"Ahan~ master!" she cried out as his hand struck her ass unexpectedly. Her face flushed red and her breathing grew uneven, but she didn’t move.

Dapper grabbed one cheek, giving it a firm squeeze, his fingers digging into the soft flesh and tearing through her pantyhose.

"I want to see you wearing more lewd maid outfits like this, understood?" he ordered.

"Yes... master," Lena responded again with a slight bow, her cheeks still red.

’That confirms it. Lena will do practically anything I command her to do.’

"Bring those boxes inside," Dapper ordered, and Lena instantly obeyed, lifting everything effortlessly, surprising him.

Dapper followed her inside. As they entered the living room, he saw Ruth emerging from Belinda’s room with a blank expression. Dapper said nothing and instead headed straight for Belinda’s room.

Inside, she was seated at her dressing table, applying makeup. Dapper closed the door behind him and leaned on it.

"Belinda, tell me... why do you want to marry that man?" he asked abruptly.

Belinda paused, then slowly turned toward him. "You don’t understand. You don’t know anything. Who else is going to marry me if I don’t? There’s nothing left for me here anymore. I’m just a burden to you and my sister," she said softly, her words heavy with meaning.

Hearing her words, Dapper wanted to say something but held himself back.

’This isn’t the right time to say that.’

"Belinda, I hope you reconsider. Everyone loves you—including me. No one sees you as a burden. Honestly, I initially thought you were after money, especially since I made my own findings about why you wanted to marry him. But I realized it wasn’t about the money. So what is it then? You really don’t understand how much your sister—no, your family loves you. What do you think will happen if Uncle Roy finds out about this?" Dapper said, his tone calm and sincere.

Belinda was taken aback, unable to speak. The way Dapper spoke to her hit something deep inside.

"B-But I treated you like shit in the past. Honestly, I deserve everything that’s happening to me. Even though you forgave me, I still can’t find the strength to forgive myself for all the horrible things I did... I’m sorry," Belinda muttered, her voice laced with sadness and regret.

Dapper stepped closer to her, stopping just behind her and gently began stroking her hair.

"I forgave you a long time ago, Belinda. Everything that happened back then... I understand. I was the one being ungrateful and blind to what Ruth was doing for me. So let’s leave the past where it belongs. I just hope you come to your senses...soon," Dapper said softly, then leaned in and kissed her neck, catching Belinda completely off guard.

But he didn’t stop there, he reached forward and fondled her right breast before turning around and walking out of the room.

"Dapper..." Belinda whispered, still stunned by what just happened. Her fingers touched the place on her neck where he kissed her, then moved down to where he had touched her breast. Finally, she covered her face with her palm.

"Why not me? Why not me?"

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’That should stir something in her. But I’m not letting that fat bastard off for what he did to Belinda. How dare he lay his hands on her? She’s mine!’ Dapper thought as he descended the stairs, his fists clenched. He didn’t care anymore. Morals meant nothing now. That wild fantasy he once entertained... it was starting to become reality. He wouldn’t sit by and let anyone hurt a woman under his roof.

’But first, I need to tell Ruth about my system, like I planned. Once she knows, there’ll be no more limits holding me back.’ Dapper thought, his eyes shifting to the second flight of stairs leading to their room.

Heaving a sigh, he climbed the stairs and walked in. There, he saw Ruth organizing their clothes into separate wardrobes. She was wearing a tight, black, short lingerie that hugged her curves so well it made Dapper swallow hard. But he reminded himself—this moment was bigger.

"Darling, there’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you. I’ve held back for a while now, unsure of the right time, but I think now’s the moment to come clean and tell you the truth," Dapper said.

"The truth?" Ruth asked quietly, sitting on the bed with a confused look.