Because Rae isnt included in the overall ranking, Claire considers their bet off.
Fortunately, Claire doesnt ask for anything lewd; just for Claire to promise never to give up.
Rae intends to keep forging route of her own makinga route that ends with winning over Claire.
For now, Raes strategy seems to be remaining in Claires presence as much as possible.
To that end, she applies for an open maid position in Claires household.
Of course, the last thing Claire wants is for this creepy commoner to serve as her maid.
Political blackmailYou knowIlove it!
Claire grudgingly accepts, and warns Rae that shed better do everything she says.
Of course, shedoesntlike her, shelovesher.
Rae, of course,immediatelyrefuses.
That night, Rae sees to it that Claire is okay after spending so long in the steam.
She sits beside her bed saying shell stay until Claire falls asleep.
Rae tells her: shes so cute she cant stand it.
When Claire dismisses her love as skin-deep, Rae also says she loves her personality.
Shes convinced Rae is one of those people, and demands to know what shes really after.
Rae tells her the truth: she loves her; theres no ulterior motive, political or otherwise.
With that, she leaves Claire, who blushes into her sheets.
Its the first sign that her tough armor is finally starting to crack.
That said, Id hope that the hard edges of Raes pushiness are smoothed off at some point.
