Upon hearing her plea, the man allowed a cunning and malicious smile to spread across his face, satisfied with the success of his little scheme. He feigned his displeasure and turned toward Maria.
"Ms. Maria, according to our agreement, we require the presence of two more of your people before proceeding with the ritual to make all of you vampire thralls. Do you believe, perhaps, that the ritual comes without a cost? Having three participants undergo the ritual simultaneously is certainly more efficient than one or two at a time," the man explained, oozing disdain and displeasure, all while maintaining his lustful gaze on Maria's body, with no attempt to conceal it.
[Ugh… What does this self-important vampire want?] Maria thought, growing increasingly annoyed by his demeanor.