Warlock Ch 248. I'm Here to Look Pretty
"I'm sure Victoria's heroes have many tales to share," Lord Veyrin said, his tone dripping with polite disinterest. His gaze flicked to Evelyn and Cassius, clearly deciding they were the ones worth addressing. "It's rare for outsiders to contribute so meaningfully to our affairs."
Cassius inclined his head slightly. "We were just in the right place at the right time. Victoria made the calls; we followed through."
"And yet," Veyrin said, his eyes narrowing slightly, "she seems quite… attached to your group. That level of trust is hard-earned."
"It helps when you get the job done," Evelyn said smoothly, her tone polite but firm. She wasn't about to let this turn into an interrogation.