With a heavy heart, Ariana dispatched the message, fully aware that it might go unread by the intended recipient.

Nevertheless, a pang of disappointment coursed through her, for this clue had been hard-earned, and now it seemed as though it might all come to nothing.

Just then, Marge approached her and inquired, “Have you heard about that intriguing matter?"

"What thing?" Ariana looked at her, her brow furrowed in puzzlement.

She racked her brain, trying to swiftly piece together what could possibly be the cause of this conversation, but her mind drew a blank.