6 ：Rise

gratefulforhissupport.“Thankyou.IpromiseI’llbecareful.”

    Theymadetheirwaytothebrothel，andSukieapproachedtheentrahfidehedoorman，aburlymanwithascarrunningdownhischeek，eyedhersuspiciously.

    “Whatdoyouwant?”hegrowled.

    Sukiestraightenedherposture，exudinganairoffidendgrace.“Iseekemploymentasacourtesan.I’veheardthisisthefiestablishmentiy.”

    Thedoormanraisedaneyebrow，clearlyintrigued.“Wedon’ttakejustanyone.You’llhavetoproveyourself.”

    Sukienodded，hervoicesteady.“Iuand.I’mready.”

    Heledherinside，whereshewasintroduadam，ashrewdwomanwithakeealent.ThemadamlookedSukieupanddown，hergazepierg.

    “Whydoyouwanttoworkhere?”sheasked，hertoical.

    Sukiemet