Yes, and the Blackmailer is Happy

Worried that it might be a test of loyalty you tell the blackmailer everything about what happened with Cindy. You explain her response to Ashley stripping. You detail how she stormed out, you followed, and how she told you about Ashley being blackmailed. You explain that you confessed to blackmailing your daughter and threatened to expose Cindy if she didn't agree to keep the secret.

The blackmailer replies positively. "Unexpected development, but a welcome one. Why didn't you tell her that you were being blackmailed?"

You type back: "Because that wasn't our agreement."

The blackmailer responds. "Good. You're learning. Although this will make managing you a bit more difficult but I have ideas on how to make it work. For example. Watch."

You hear the sound of an incoming text message alert come from behind you. Ashley's phone chirps and vibrates on the kitchen table. Within seconds Ashley, nude as the day she was born, pops into the kitchen and grabs her phone. She looks at it. "Uh, guess I have to take a work call, too." She laughs nervously while looking at the phone and heads back into the living room.

Your text message alert goes off. "Now, you'll head back into the living room and Ashley will start the movie. Every so often I'll text you some words. You'll reply with whatever you want. Once I receive your response I'm going to send instructions to Ashley. If all goes according to plan Cindy will see you typing on your phone right before Ashley receives an alert. Try to look a little bit sneaky. You also don't want to raise Ashley's suspicions as to why you're texting at the same time. Although, I'm guessing she'll be too distracted to notice. ;) I've sent Ashley the film selection of this evening. Now be a good pet and head back into the living room."

You bristle at being called a "pet" but follow orders. When you get back in Ashley and Cindy are under a large blanket. They're sitting as a far apart as they can while still being covered. You hear Cindy whisper "are you sure we can cover ourselves under the blanket?"

Ashley replies "Yeah, see." She holds up her phone to Cindy. "Maybe they know you're naked too and feel bad. This could work... shit, my Dad." She hides the phone under the blanket. "Hi Dad, we were cold," Ashley says sounding nervous and guilty. If she only knew how much you knew.

"Yeah," Cindy says looking over her shoulder as you take your seat in the chair. "These are nice blankets you have, Mr. Doe, thank you for letting us use them." Once Cindy finishes thanking you Ashley gives her a confused look.

You smile warmly. "My wife picks out all of the linens but thank you, Cindy. I'm glad you're finally covered up. You look at the screen and see Netflix queued up to play a film. "So what are we watching tonight, girls?"