Lexzandra's eyes widen with hope. "Who is this person?" she asks urgently, but Ethan hesitates, clearly reluctant to share more.
He waves her off, closing the book with a decisive snap. "Forget I mentioned it. It slipped out. It's not worth pursuing."
Lexzandra leans forward, insistent. "Ethan, please. I need to know. I can pay you as much as you want." Her desperation is palpable.
Ethan sighs heavily, shaking his head. "It's not about money, Princess. This particular person doesn't harbor good views of nobles, especially royals. Seeking him out could be a very bad idea."
"I don't care about that," Lexzandra responds, her voice firm. "Even if there's only a slim chance he can help, I need to know."
