It was already after midnight when the blonde came back. She staggered when the door closed before she strolled towards her bed. While the system told Anna about the woman's arrival, she ignored her and slept instead.

  Earlier, the man let her sign a contract that says she will give them half of her salary. While the man used some pleasant words about the contract, he also failed to say that it was a soul-binding contract. And that it would only lose its effects once she dies.

  Anna immediately understood that the man did this because she wasn't as 'pretty' as the other woman inside this room.

  "Hey… I know you're awake." The woman said, her voice sounding hoarse. "Did you sign that contract?"

  "Ah… y — yes."

  "Stupid."

  "W — What are you talking about? That contract is good. It would guarantee a job. I don't need to find one myself."

  "How come you are too stupid!? Don't you know that the contract would last for life?"

  Anna didn't respond. Just as she thought, the blonde knew about this place. "I know…"

  "And you actually wanted to become a maid all your life?"

  "…"

  "Anyway, you don't look that good. That must be the reason they didn't ask you to work for the powerful Lycans."

  "What are you talking about?"

  "The pretty ones are luckier. They get to become mistresses and some were bought and taken to mansions. If you get pregnant and gave birth to a male Lycan, they would even treat you better." The woman sighed. "Still, it's based on luck. If you are lucky, someone would buy you out of the contracts. Maids don't get the same privilege."

  Anna didn't say anything. It was a cruel world. And the woman next to her was proof of that. No matter which world she goes to, humans never change. She stayed silent until she heard the woman's breathing start to slow down. The woman fell asleep.

  Anna didn't know where she came from, but she guessed that the woman worked with men. She could smell them from her. Speaking of men, her thoughts brought her to Mo Li.

  She couldn't help but wonder if he was already awake.

  When she left him, the hole in his stomach was already gone. At that time, he already lost consciousness from losing too much blood. However, he was alive. And safe.

  She made sure to attract the attention of another Lycan before she left Mo Li.

  As much as she wanted to stay by his side, it would only do him harm. Right now, those people are still looking for her. Staying with her would be very dangerous.

  Still, she wondered why the man saved her.

  She thought Mo Li dislike her because of her father. Thinking back, the man's action seemed to contradict his words. When someone kidnapped her, Mo Li actually tried to find her. He even told his mother about it. And when she showed everyone her capability, Mo Li warned her they would not leave her alone.

  Then she left, and he followed her.

  Mo Li…


  Would it be possible that this Mo Li and the Mo Li from the past were the same people?

  If that is the case, did he follow her here?

  Does he have a system too?

  So many questions. So little time.

  She closed her eyes and slowly drifted to sleep.

  That night, she dreamt of Mo Li.

  He was in pain. He was screaming, beads of sweat apparent on his forehead. His eyes were closed and reddish veins covered his body. The dream felt so real, she could actually feel the pain in his voice. She started to tear up. For some reason, seeing him in pain bothered her.

  Her heart started racing against her chest. She tried to reach out and call him, wake him up. She wanted him to stop screaming. But she couldn't reach him.

  She extended her arms and tried to grab him.

  To no avail.

  Then she reminded herself.

  This was a dream.

  It wasn't real.

  Or was it?

  Her eyes flew open. A dusty ceiling came into view.

  Her chest raised and fell.

  She was drenched in sweat.

  "Nightmare?"

  Anna turned towards the woman on the other bed. She nodded and sat down.

  "You are leaving today?"

  Again, Anna nodded.

  "Goodluck. I hope you will come back tonight. I am so tired of getting a new roommate every week."

  This caught Anna's attention. She looked at the woman and asked. "Do you happen to know where are the others?"

  "The others?"

  "The ones before me?"

  "Oh… I don't know. But I knew that all of them were sent to the palace. They are not allowed to say it but one of them told me that they are sent to some… dirty place with prisoners."Shrugging, the blonde fixed her hair. "That one was talkative. That must be the reason why she didn't survive for too long. She lasted three days. So… if they send you somewhere you don't like… just don't say anything. Do your job, get paid, and survive."

  Is that it? Anna didn't want to show pity to the woman. But she couldn't help it. "How about you?" She couldn't help but ask.

  "What about me?"

  "Are you doing the same thing? Work, get paid, and survive?"

  The woman looked at her as if she just said the most entertaining thing. "What the hell are you talking about?" The blonde snorted. "I am going to become someone's mistress and have a child."

  "…"

  "Then I will leave this place and live a luxurious life."

  "…"

  "You don't understand. Lycans are lustful in nature. They would always want someone younger…" she flicked her hair and smiled. "Prettier. Fresh meat."

  "Like you."

  "Exactly," she giggled and looked out of the window. "I heard they are gathering armies from other the great packs. A rogue like me doesn't have the right to have all this information. But I heard some higher officials, Gamma, Beta, and Alphas would arrive soon. It would be for a meeting."

  Anna lifted an eyebrow. "Really?"

  "Yep!"

  "Then… you should take advantage of this opportunity." Anna's eyes glinted.

  "You don't have to tell me." The woman crossed her arms. "I am planning to do my best and attract someone… being a mistress isn't too bad."