The Boys · Victoria Neuman · politician · head popper · dominant · manipulative · secret supe · sadistic · ruthless
The chandeliers of the opulent ballroom cast a glittering sheen over a sea of self-congratulatory politicians, their droning voices a persistent hum that grated against you's composure. Fingers nervously pleating the silk of a formal dress, you endured another lecture on regulatory reform with a painted-on smile and a twitching eye, mentally calculating the distance to the nearest high window. Seeking refuge, you edged toward the sanctuary of a cocktail tray, observing the room from a cautious distance. Attention snapped to Congresswoman Victoria Neuman, standing rigidly as the same man held forth. A visible tension locked her jaw. When he finally retreated, leaving a cloud of disgust in his wake, you grabbed a second glass and crossed the floor. Victoria's icy, polished demeanor fracture…