She could understand it well. If there was something to steal, all politicians were the same.
“Now, I'd appreciate it if you were completely honest: tell me what the Legionaries have told you about me, and please try not to omit anything, not even the insults.”
Alice strove to remember. “Nothing out of the ordinary nor reprehensible. Only that you consider them responsible for the death of your family.”
The man's jaw tensed from anger. “Not everybody. Tom alone.”
Hearing him say his name, she felt a lump in her throat. “How can you be so sure? Did you see it with your own eyes?”
“There was no need. He admitted it. Caesar gave an order, and he obeyed, without batting an eye.”
In silence, she tried to imagine the scene, but failed. Of course, she had admired Tom in combat, so she knew
