Selene had given away exactly what she wanted to. If the girl's interest was not piqued by who her father was, then other bait would have been used.

"I find her displeasure at that tantalizing as well." Selene took a sip of her beverage before going into an explanation.

"The Inner Circle are the secret elite who controls the Hellfire Club in the smallest sense and events in the world in the largest sense. We effect the changes those among us want. Business dealings, societal changes, whatever we want we work for. In recent years, most of the old guard has managed to tarnish the reputation, but I have looked for the young and influential to help us rise up in stature."

She had to be honest about the cackling villainy that had happened recently. The girl could easily find it by doing research Selene was sure.

"Does any of that interest you?"