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Rita smiled, but it didn’t reach her eyes. “I’ve heard of your ability to acquire information, darling. It’s true, there are some that are only worth the title of ‘pet’, but I have higher hopes for you.” It was rare for Rita to dish out compliments, but she had similar interests to Adélaïde and it gave them a common ground. “I trust you have the sense to know what information is worth my time. And as far as payment goes, I’m sure we can come to some arrangement, whether that be a chance to write for me or something else. I think you’ll find I have a lot to offer.”
“Rita, mon ange, I do not think you quite understand me.” Adélaïde tittered, a coy sweetness seeping into her voice. “I do not want to be paid, and it is very sweet of you to think of zat. You will know, of course, zat my family has quite enough money in ze bank. My chief concern,” here she paused, shooting an meaningful look at Rita, “is zat I do not want to be higher than a pet for you. I do not wish to give out secrets unless it will benefit me. Or interest me. I collect zem for my own knowledge, and am loath to part with zem.”














