"You're thinking about quitting?" Eva asked, wide-eyed with concern.

"Not yet," I said, my voice steady. "But when I have no choice, I will."

"Please bring me along when you leave. I'll go with you wherever you go!" Eva hugged me tightly and spoke with sincerity, "You are aware of my loyalty. You won't find a more devoted and submissive assistant than me anywhere else."

I couldn't help but smile at her eagerness. "Alright."

Susan had taken ...