Later that evening, Delilah, Helen, and Ruby gathered in the hidden room, the air thick with focus as they prepared.
Delilah and Ruby were dressed to blend seamlessly into Bellvue Manor's elegant crowd—Delilah in black trousers and a white blouse with a high-necked design, while Ruby opted for a tea-length designer gown that would fit in perfectly among the manor’s wealthy donors.
Delilah’s auburn curls were proving to be as stubborn as ever.
She attempted to tame them herself, but Helen stepped in, her fingers moving skillfully as she helped smooth Delilah’s hair into a neat ponytail.
Helen’s lips curved into a small smile as she worked, her face soft with a look of quiet happiness.
Delilah caught sight of Helen’s expression in the mirror. "You seem awfully cheerful over there," s
