The Mysterious Disappearance of the Chevalier Valmont

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The maid blushed even more at this offer.

“If you wish someone to rub your back, I can call Matthias,” she muttered.

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“Fabulous. You can come back for them in half an hour. I will leave the door unlocked. And, don’t forget to wake me up as soon as your master gets home.”

“Yes, Sir.”

“And, one more thing. The window shutters – could you close them? It’s too light in the room.”

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Valmont waited for the maid’s footsteps to fade as she disappeared down the corridor. He stretched out his hand to turn the key – but there was no key in the lock! He looked around the room – still no key. Valmont cursed.

“Let’s hope the maid doesn’t change her mind and come back to give me that backrub,” he thought.

He took off his clothes, and disappeared in the bathroom.

The hot water made him feel drowsy. He shook off the overcoming sleepiness. The last thing he wanted was to be caught off guard. Not in this house.