Ashe failed to notice that Evelyn's expression suddenly turned strange for a fleeting moment before snapping back to normal. "So what you're saying is, unless Iger personally comes to persuade you, you won't join us?"

Ashe pondered for a moment. "Well, if you insist on marrying me… I guess I could consider it."

Evelyn snorted. "Hmph. Come to think of it, you've almost saved up enough for your ransom, haven't you?"

Ashe raised an eyebrow. "Yeah, thanks to these past few days of high-paying work. It's truly a blessing from the Belldets. But if you're trying to trick me into spending it all again, forget it. Not a chance. The ten short recordings I bought from you last time are enough to last me a whole year. You probably don't know this, but watching those things...