Miss Rabbit somewhat understood why Pepp had wanted to speak with her in private earlier.
It involved an internal feud within the Arias family, indeed not quite fit for public disclosure.
But now, it was too late to ask Pepp to have a chat on the side, which would seem more like a cover-up.
Besides, Lady Ireya was only half-convinced by what the short, stout man opposite her was saying.
As if Pepp knew what Ireya was thinking, he had another guard bring out a wooden box.
The very sight of it put Miss Rabbit on high alert, and she perked up her ears and commanded, "Stop, don't come any closer!"
Pepp took the box, intending to show its contents to the lady, but halted in his tracks upon hearing her command.
He simply opened the box on the spot and took out the item inside.
It was a silver brooch, shaped like a rabbit, with one of its ears showing some wear and tear.
"This brooch... is it Blanco's?"
Ireya recognized its origin at a glance.
"Yes, Vanessa gave it to me."
