Bellatrix raised an eyebrow as he gave her excuses, but at least he was looking her in the eye when he answered her. It made it easier to tell that he wasn't outright lying to her. "Well, my sister hasn't had any more complaints about the manor, so more than likely whatever was there in now in a different location. Or Draco was just trying to be defiant. Either way, keeping an eye on him should be sufficient for now."
"Well, hopefully you've been working on my husband's tasks with more vigor than mine. I'm going to have to believe that you have been, since Rodolphus has not come forward with any words of displeasure, and he gave your current task to you specifically," she said, releasing his shoulder and crossing her arms over her chest.
"How about this? You bring your new wife over here sometime?" she said, quirking the corner of her mouth up. "Being married to you, she's sure to have access to some information. I'd prefer that my husband and I meet the girl, so that we know where this information is going, and that we're sure she'll be...as loyal as you. In exchange, I'll forget about your indiscretion concerning my previous task for you. How does that sound for you?"