Deirdre felt disappointed, but she still smiled. "It's okay. I'm just trying my luck. In fact, I understand that even if she really has someone backing her, she won't possibly let you know so easily."

Sterling still didn't give up.

"Although I don't have much contact with him, I know her senior."

"Senior?"

"Yes, his name is Ryker Wight."

Deirdre was stunned for a moment. The name sounded familiar, and she remembered in hindsight that this man had once had a drink with Brendan, and it was th