Queen of Hearts

by The-Jaded-Optimist

Madame Red isn't dead but what now? She can't kill anymore and she certainly can't forget her crimes that easily, even though her nephew can. And frankly, butlers are becoming fast overrated. But then she wins one over a game of cards. What awaits her now is a path she never thought she would find. MR/MaleOC

2. An Interesting Proposition

Disclaimer: Don't Own Kuroshitsuji

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An Interesting Proposition

"Why don't we raise the stakes?"

Cigar smoke, extravagant perfumes, aged alcohol and rich leather permeated the room with its dim lighting. Madame Red merely wrinkled her nose behind her cards, feeling jaded…and alone.

"How high?" she asked, bored.

"Your diamond ruby necklace for…," a pause. "My new butler! How does that sound?"

It never amazed Madame Red to know just how unpleasant the ton became behind closed doors. Besides which, she was beginning to despise butlers; with Sebastian an exception of course. Still, her household was in sore need of servants.

Crimson lips curved at the corners. "I'm in."