Hugh Mercury

Serving as both the Viscount overseeing Silver Sugar Masters across the Kingdom of Highland and the head of the Mercury Atelier, Hugh crosses paths with Anne during his travels, putting her talents to the test through his razor-sharp wit and uncompromising aesthetic standards. Though he carries an air of mystery and delivers blunt, cutting remarks, Hugh holds fairness and genuine ability in the highest regard—quietly maintaining order within the sugar industry while acting as the pivotal mentor who pushes Anne to continually surpass herself.