Huh. It’s was brilliant lying. She’d been taking pointers, either from their colleagues or, more likely, from watching her own father. And it was complete bullshit. The teen got along quite well with Adelaide’s assistant and even seemed to like her. They both had violent, abusive pasts, and they were both outsiders here. While Katya would be easily scared into spilling the beans, she was a smart, level-headed woman. Nothing like Ken’s description. But she had no choice but to try and discredit her.
“Is that all? Really? Child, I’m no fool. You’re too healthy. Too well-fed and well-clothed to be their little servant girl or janitor. Someone cares for you here. Deeply.” There was some shuffling as it seemed Madera shifted position in his seat. “Does she belong to you, ageless woman? Are you
