Kris had been feeling the pressure since he had returned from the Lee Household. He knew he had to tell the Madame, but at the same time, he was afraid of what she might do. Things were just starting to calm down. It seemed that no one blamed him for what happened at the factory and he had a strong and growing relationship with Jung Hoseok as well.

“What’s with you?” The Madame noticed his strange behaviour. “You’re not still sulking about Song Gaelin are you?”

“She’s alive.” Kris blurted out and felt much better.

The Madame smiled, “Of course she is. I was just waiting for you to say it.” 

Kris nodded and reached for this coffee. “I pulled her out of the water you see?”

“Why?”

“I thought you’d be happy?” The Madame tucked into another slice of toast.

“I am but why did you save her?”

The Madame looked thoughtful, “I realised in that moment that I needed her. Song Gaelin is my nemesis and I want her around for the grand finale. I want her to feel safe and happy and then I want her to suffer slowly as I kill and destroy everything she loves.”

“You’re a psychopath.” Kris was disgusted, “And where do I fit into your grand plan?”

“You’re my way into the Consortium. Without you, this would be much harder. Don’t worry, you’re still valuable to me but the day you aren’t…” the Madame trailed off suggestively.

“Don’t you get tired of it? Why don’t you take the money I’m willing to give you and li