Pankey voiced the doubts they all shared.

Ashe nodded in agreement. "Exactly. Both Harvey and I have already appeared on the future rankings. Iger is the only one who hasn't shown up even once. So why does Evelyn favor him so much? What does she actually want from that male veela?"

At that, every eye in the room turned to Annan.

Annan raised an eyebrow, meeting their stares. "Why are you all looking at me like that?"

Ashe replied, "Because it was your decision to bring us to Montphera in the first place, Miss. And you just happen to have a history with Evelyn. If anyone here understands Lady Belldet best, it has to be you."

Pankey looked equally curious. "I only found out after coming here that you and Miss Evelyn were acquainted in the past."

Annan crossed her legs and lightly flicked her earring, as if sorting through...